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Ross Kemp and Christopher Biggins among mourners as Barbara Windsor laid to rest

The actress died last month at the age of 83.

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Dame Barbara Windsor’s husband has been joined by close friends and family at a private funeral for the beloved actress, with flowers spelling out Babs, The Dame and Saucy adorning her coffin.

Scott Mitchell, who was married to Dame Barbara for 20 years, led the funeral procession at a ceremony held at Golders Green Crematorium in London.

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The funeral cortege of Dame Barbara Windsor arrives at Golders Green Crematorium (Ian West/PA)

The actress, known for her work in the Carry On films and EastEnders, died in December at the age of 83.

She had suffered from dementia.

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Christopher Biggins arrives (Ian West/PA)

She and her husband have been widely praised for their work raising awareness of the illness after the actress went public with her diagnosis in 2018.

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Scott Mitchell and Dame Barbara Windsor have both been praised for their work raising awareness of dementia (PA)

Large floral tributes to Dame Barbara adorned the coffin, with a red and white display spelling the words Babs, The Dame and Saucy.

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Ross Kemp, centre, arrives at the ceremony (Ian West/PA)

Donations can be made at www.justgiving.com/DameBarbara.

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