British comedic star Anna Karen dies in London house fire at age 85


Karen played Olive Rudge in the popular British comedy 'On The Buses'. Photo: ITV

Actress Anna Karen the star of British series EastEnders and On The Buses died in a house fire at her home in Ilford, east London.

She was 85.

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