Longtime British Comedy Star June Whitfield Dies at 93

Dame June Whitfield. British actress and comedic star June Whitfield, whose long career included memorable roles in the TV series “Absolutely Fabulous” and “Terry and June,” died on the night of Dec. 28, 2018. Jonathan Brady/PA Wire/AP

LONDON—British actress and comedic star June Whitfield, whose long career included memorable roles in TV series “Absolutely Fabulous” and “Terry and June,” died on the night of Dec. 28. She was 93.

Whitfield enjoyed a career spanning decades, appearing on some of Britain’s most popular TV shows and earning generations of fans drawn by her wide range and impeccable timing.