By Sean O'grady For Mailonline
Published: 01:22 GMT, 2 March 2019 | Updated: 01:22 GMT, 2 March 2019
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EastEnders fans were left in shock when Friday night's episode saw 84-year-old Dot Cotton become a millionaire.
The longtime Walford resident got the shock of her life when she discovered that her recently departed friend Dr Harold Legg (Leonard Fenton) had left his entire fortune to her.
Dot (played by 92-year-old actress June Brown) insisted she didn't want to know the details of Dr Legg's will, saying it was too painful to hear so soon after his death.
Shock: EastEnders fans were left reeling after Friday night's episode as they watched Dot Cotton become a millionaire
However, she was floored when she found out the doctor's entire estate in Golders Green had been left to her.
Her lodger Stuart Highway (Ricky Champ), perhaps seeing an opportunity for himself, declared: 'She's a millionaire!'
The news proved too much for Dot who was adamant that she didn't need all that money and only wanted enough to look after her family and friends.
Speaking to Sonia, she said: 'I don't need all that money.
Surprise: The longtime Walford resident got the shock of her life when she discovered that her recently departed friend Dr Harold Legg (Leonard Fenton) had left his entire fortune to her
Her old friend: Dot (June Brown) insisted she didn't want to know the details of Dr Legg's will, saying it was too painful to hear so soon after his death
'I mean, maybe some so that I can buy this house off the council, and I could help [grandson] Charlie and his family, and little Dotty, and you and Robbie.'
Dot said she would speak to Jesus
