"Renowned for her leading roles in West End musicals and dramatic productions alike, we have lost a leading light of our world. "We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family.". In 2016, Lynda returned to EastEnders for a brief appearance as Linda, mother of Christian Clarke (John Partridge). RIP Lynda darling.'. Pat McAfee confirms he has 'officially been served by Brett Favre' after accusing ex-Packers QB of 'stealing from the poor people of Mississippi' in $77m welfare fraud scheme three weeks after DailyMail.com first broke the story! Lynda was nominated for a Bafta in 2011 for her role in The Road To Coronation Street, a BBS Four one-off drama about the early days of the soap. Lynda Baron has passed away at the age of 82.The English actress was best known for her roles on various BBC shows, such as Open All Hours where she played In 1962, Baron married hairdresser and music impresario Cyril Smith, who performed under the name Carol London; they later divorced. Lynda Baron, who has died aged 82, was well known to television viewers spanning the generations, but her comforting presence in comedy and childrens fare Leading ladies! Something went wrong, please try again later. Her agent of nearly 30 years, Donna French, said: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved client Lynda Baron. What sad, sad news #RIPLynda. The TV icon's death was confirmed by her agent, Donna French in a statement. "You played my mum for four wonderful, memorable years in Fat Friends. WebLilian Ridgway, known professionally as Lynda Baron, was an English actress, best known for playing Nurse Gladys Emmanuel in the BBC comedy series Open All Hours (1976-1985) and its sequel, Still Open All Hours (2013-2016). She was 82 years old. She was so supportive. Baron's ties to the soap world go beyond her recurring role in EastEnders, as she also earned a BAFTA nomination for her performance in The Road to Coronation Street, which dramatised the days leading up to the ITV drama's premiere. She reprised the role in Still Open All Hours from 2013-2016. ACTRESS Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82. Baron also appeared in children's show Come Outside and EastEnders. For other inquiries, Contact Us. WebLynda Baron. Despite her many roles over the years, Auntie Mabel in 'Come Outside' is how I'll always remember her.". She is also a big name among Doctor Who fans, having guest starred in the long-running sci-fi drama on three occasions, the last of which was 2011's Closing Time co-starring Matt Smith and James Corden. Award-winning English actress, comedian, and singer, Lynda Baron is dead at the age of 82 on March 7th, 2022. ACTRESS Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82. Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. She was funny and clever and a joy to work with, and she once gifted me a pair of beautiful red shoes. Actress Lynda Baron, best known for her role as Nurse Gladys Emmanuel in popular sitcom Open All Hours, has sadly passed away at the age of 82. Baron starred opposite Sir David Jason and Ronnie Barker as ", Don't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! Sally Lindsay, who starred alongside Baron in Still Open All Hours, added: "I loved Lynda Baron. She was funny and clever and a joy to work with, and she once gifted me a pair of beautiful red shoes. Lynda was best known for her time on the sitcom Open All Hours, where she starred alongside Sir David Jason and Ronnie Barker as Nurse Gladys Emmanuel. Baron also appeared in the sequel Still Open All Hours when it returned in 2013, and played Auntie Mabel in the 1990s BBC childrens programme Come Outside. The star was described as a wonderful actress and great friend in a statement from her agent. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. In Roy Clarke's Open All Hours, she played the long-suffering Nurse Gladys, who resisted the amorous attempts of shop owner Albert Arkwright, played by Barker, to woo her. Hope youre high up in the sky with pippin xx". Actress Lynda Baron, best known for her role as Nurse Gladys Emmanuel in BBC TV sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82. A cause of death is yet to be disclosed. And she had roles in Doctor Who, Last Of The Summer Wine and Dinner Ladies. Actress and comedian Lynda Baron has died aged 82, her agent has confirmed. Baron was nominated for a Bafta in 2011 for her role in The Road To Coronation Street on BBC Four. Something went wrong, please try again later. "She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. Most recently, she appeared opposite Toni Collette in sports comedy-drama Dream Horse, which was released in the UK last summer to a strong reception from critics. 'This has made me very sad. "She was the nicest person and what a legend. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Published: Monday, 7th March 2022 at 3:50 pm, Open All Hours and EastEnders star Lynda Baron dies, aged 82. A statement from her agent of nearly 30 years, Donna French, said: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved client Lynda Baron. Her most famous part was arguable that of Auntie Mabel in the childrens show Come Outside. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. VIP and you will unlock access to all of our big exclusives Be the first to meet the latest showbiz babies, see the most sought after wedding pictures of the year, or take a guided tour around your favourite star's lavish multi-million pound home - all for free! To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. I dont think Ill do it again. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. Lynda Baron is best known for the top roles she played movies like Come Outside and Open All Hours. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. The actress was best known for her part in BBC sitcom Open All Hours and her agent and long-term friend has announced the heartbreaking news. The actress also appeared on EastEnders as Linda Clarke, Jane Beale's mother. While TV channel Gold's official Twitter wrote: "We're all deeply saddened by the passing of Lynda Baron who was well-loved as Nurse Gladys Emmanuel in both Open All Hours and Still Open All Hours. Her first professional job was in panto at Liverpool Empire when she was 16. pic.twitter.com/neIonrWOEg. She was so supportive. "She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. 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", Gold TV channel, which regularly airs reruns of Open All Hours, tweeted: "We're all deeply saddened by the passing of Lynda Baron who was well-loved as Nurse Gladys Emmanuel in both Open All Hours and Still Open All Hours. Our thoughts are with her family and friends.'. Lynda Baron has died aged 82. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. She said:'I loved playing Nurse Gladys and Auntie Mabel but I couldn't name my favourite of the different characters I have played. Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. Full House star Bob Saget was found dead in a hotel room at the age of 65 in January, whilst on his latest comedy tour across America. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Then in 2016, she was back once more alongside John Partridge from May to June that year. Her last TV appearance was in January 2017, when she appeared in an episode ofFather Brown. But nobody noticed and they kept phoning up and offering me things. In 2011, Baron scored a Bafta nomination for her role in The Road To Coronation Street on BBC Four, a one-off drama about the early days of the ITV soap, in which she played actress Violet Carson, who famously portrayed Ena Sharples in the long-running series. She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. Come Outside star Lynda Baron has died, aged 82. "She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. In 1966, she married John M. Lee. She was an English actress, singer, and comedian and The series was particularly distinctive for Auntie Mabel's choice of transport: a small aeroplane (a Slingsby T67 Firefly) decorated with polka dots. ", Try 12 issues for 1 today - never miss an issue. She had a quality when you watched her that made you feel like you knew her so well". 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