After learning that their friend and co-star died, many wrote meaningful messages about Anna Karen on social media. Singer Cheryl Baker, Karen’s friend, posted her own message on Twitter. “I have just heard the awful news that my fabulous mate, #AnnaKaren has died in a house fire,” Baker tweeted. “What a horrific way to die, I can’t bear to think about it. I adored her — She was an absolute treasure, both on and off the screen.”
A spokesperson for “EastEnders” also wrote a tribute to Karen and her popular tenure on the soap opera. “We are deeply saddened to hear that Anna Karen has passed away,” the spokesperson said in a tweet. “Anna created a sharp, quick-witted and extremely popular character in Aunt Sal that the audience will never forget, just as those who worked with her at EastEnders will never forget her warmth, kindness fun, and good humor. Our love and thoughts are with Anna’s family and friends.”
According to BBC, Karen was married to actor Terry Duggan from 1967 until his death back in 2008. Since she had a fall at home in 2016, Karen had been mostly bed-bound. The couple had no children together.
