Dame Barbara Windsor celebrated her 80th birthday on Sunday and was inundated with congratulatory messages from fans and showbiz pals alike.

Leading the way was former EastEnders co-star and on-screen son Ross Kemp, who dubbed the actress a “legend”.

He shared a snap of the pair on Twitter with the caption: “Happy 80th birthday to the legend, Dame Barbara, love her.”

Allo’ Allo’ actress Vicki Michelle also shared a photo with Dame Barbara and wrote: “Happy Birthday to the fabulous Dame Barbara Windsor.”

Kent O’Callaghan posted: “I can’t believe that this fabulously glamorous lady Dame Barbara Windsor is 80 years of age today! What a legend! Happy Birthday.”

“Somehow she makes us all feel like she is our special friend and a part of the family… We love you Babs!

Dame Barbara works with a number of charities – several of which also offered birthday wishes.

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