RIP Mona Hammond (1931-2022)

[Windy Miller]

Mona Hammond, who played the part of Ann Robson in The Sweeney episode "Loving Arms", has died aged 91.

Probably best known for playing the matriarch of the Jackson clan, Blossom Jackson, in the BBC soap EastEnders, she also appeared in many other tv shows including Juliet Bravo, Holby City, Coronation Street and Casualty.

Hammond was made an OBE in the 2005 Queen’s birthday honours list for her services to drama. In 2018, she was awarded the Women of the World lifetime achievement award for her theatre career and for championing Black British actors.

news.sky.com/story/eastenders-and-desmonds-star-mona-hammond-dies-aged-91-12646041

[Nightfly]

Sad news.  I hadn't realised the diverse range of roles she has performed over the years. Everything from classic plays to The Archers.  RIP.

[D.C. Burtonshaw]

RIP Mona Hammond, I remember her in other productions other than her Sweeney role, which included her Juliet Bravo part.

[Dirty Epic]

Sad news Mona was one of the bit part mainstays of TV through the decades. RIP Mona thanks again for your contribution.

[John Steed]

Sad news
R.I.P. Mona Hammond

Steed

[Charles Bronson]

RIP Mona.