Diane Shirley Maria Langton (31 May 1944[note 1] – 15 January 2025) was an English actress, singer and dancer whose career on stage and screen spanned six decades.

After beginning her career in theatre, she went on to appear in television shows, portraying roles such as Kathy Roberts in The Rag Trade and June Snell in Only Fools and Horses, Ruby Rowan in Heartbeat and Bev Williams in EastEnders.

[2] Langton's first credited role was as a schoolgirl in the comedy film Carry On Teacher, she subsequently embarked on her career in theatre, starting with an appearance in the musical Hair in 1968.

[2][16] Tributes were paid to her from the Hollyoaks social media accounts who described Langton as an "immense talent" who would be "[missed] enormously" by the show's cast and crew.

[18] Several of her co-stars also paid tribute including Chelsee Healey, Anna Passey, and James Sutton, the latter of whom said his "heart was broken" and thanked Langton for her "love, kindness, generosity, warmth, friendship, humour and care".