Obituary: Barbara Windsor

Dame Barbara Windsor, who has died aged 83, became the nation's favourite pin-up, the bubbly blonde who packed a lot of personality into her 4ft 10in frame.

Barbara Windsor: a life in pictures

Beloved actor Barbara Windsor has died at the age of 83. Best-known for her roles in Carry On films and as Peggy Mitchell in EastEnders, here we look back at her life and career.

Babs Windsor: the giggling pearly queen of the screen

Between the bubbly blonde of the Carry Ons and EastEnders' matriarch, the actor built up a significant body of work in film, theatre and TV.

Dementia-stricken Barbara Windsor moved into care home

Just over two weeks ago, husband Scott took the advice of Barbara's neurologist and placed her in a full-time, residential care home - an immensely painful decision that's left him bereft.

Dame Barbara Windsor 'may have to move into care home'

Dame Barbara Windsor's husband has revealed the 82-year-old actress may soon have to move to a care home due to her Alzheimer's.

Barbara Windsor now needs constant nursing care

Dame Barbara Windsor now needs constant nursing care as her Alzheimer's is so bad.

Hubby Scott Mitchell, 55, said the TV legend, 81, can no longer be left alone.

Barbara Windsor apologises to husband every night

Alzheimer's battler Barbara Windsor tenderly tells her ­husband every night: "I'm ­sorry about this."

Scott Mitchell revealed how the screen legend apologises for the ­terrifying illness ravaging her mind. Scott said: "She thanks me for ­looking after her. I say to her, 'You don't have to thank me.' "

Barbara Windsor husband: she struggles to recognise me

Barbara Windsor's husband Scott Mitchell has revealed Barbara's dementia means she does not recognise her own home.

Barbara Windsor pays a moving tribute to June Whitfield

Dame Barbara Windsor has paid tribute to close friend and fellow Dame June Whitfield following her death on December 28, aged 93.