Milly Zero has quit EastEnders after appearing on the hit BBC soap for three years.
The actress, 23, who plays Dotty Cotton, has already filmed her final scenes and viewers will say goodbye later this year.
Reportedly the door has been 'left open' if she wishes to return in the future but for now will exit after her grandmother Dot's funeral.
So sad: Milly Zero (left) has quit EastEnders bring an end to Dot Cotton's legacy (right June Brown) after appearing on the hit BBC soap for three years
A source told The Sun: 'Dotty will leave Albert Square soon after Dot's funeral.
'But the door is being left open for her return. This is not a final goodbye for Dotty.'
The beloved character of Dot, played by June Brown, left the show in January 2020 to go to Ireland with her grandson Charlie.
Moving on: The actress, 23, who plays Dotty Cotton, has already filmed her final scenes and viewers will say goodbye later this year
She portrayed the role of Dot for 35 years, and was part of the Branning clan after marrying character Jim Branning in 2002.
June died in April of this year at the age of 95.
Milly previously told the publication that while filming the scenes the cast cried 'real tears' as they came together for the incredible episode.
'This is not a final goodbye': Reportedly the door has been 'left open' if she wishes to return in the future but for now will exit after Dot's funeral
Sorely missed: The beloved character of Dot, played by June Brown, left the show in January 2020 to go to Ireland webpage with her grandson Charlie
She said: 'It was such an emotional day.
We cried real tears during filming because it really is such a beautiful tribute to her. There's elements of the episode that will make you laugh.
'June was always a bit mischievous on set and would often change the words of the script but that was just her.
'She would have loved seeing us all come together for the episode. I feel so proud to play her granddaughter it really is a dream role.
We will always miss her.'
RIP: It was previously revealed that soap bosses were working on a tribute for EastEnders legend June Brown, (pictured in 2002) who died in April of this year at the age of 95