EastEnders and Desmond’s actor Mona Hammond dies aged 91

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It was her role of Blossom Jackson that made her an instantly recognisable face to many.

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Actress Mona Hammond was renowned for her work on both stage and screen, and was awarded an OBE in 2005

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Mona's EastEnders character was a hit with soap fans

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Mona started in a variety of TV shows over the years

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The late actress appearing alongside Dame Edith Evans in the play Black Girl in Search of God in 1968

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Mona was a much-loved actress with many across the country

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She arrived on the set of the BBC soap in 1994 and remained in the role until her exit in 1997.

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Fans of the actress took to social media to pay tribute to the late star

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Mona Hammond, a trailblazer in every way. Thank-you ❤️
- admin

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