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 was a wonderful actress and a great friend. @jennacaddyx: RT @ladbible: Actor Lynda Baron, who was best known for starring in BBC sitcom Open All Hours and children's TV show Come Outside, has died - 11 months ago @n4z_m3: RT @boohoo: Rest in peace to Lynda Baron, a national treasure and childhood icon to millions We will love Auntie Mabel and Pippin always - 11 We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. That same year, Lynda told Express.co.uk she never made a decision to be an actor - she "came out of the womb" as one. In Hollywood, women earn around $1.1million (911,218) less than their male co-stars on average - but some of our favourite female celebrities are on the case. In 2016, Lynda returned to EastEnders for a brief appearance as Linda, mother of Christian Clarke (John Partridge). DeSantis won't say he's running. Then from the 2000s onwards, she continued to work regularly on TV and stage, with credits including Fat Friends (2000-2005), The Bill (2000),Peak Practice(2001),Down to Earth(2005),Rome(2005) andCasualty(2009). While a fan said: "RIP Lynda Baron you made my childhood thank you. And she had roles in Doctor Who, Last Of The Summer Wine and Dinner Ladies. 'Such a lovely lady and a giving, caring person on set. Baron returned as Nurse Gladys Emmanuel in sequel series Still Open All Hours alongside Sir David Jason when it began airing in 2013. Baron starred opposite Sir David Jason and Ronnie Barker as Nurse Gladys Emmanuel in the hit show, which ran for four series starting in 1976. Former EastEnders actor Stuart Antony wrote: "Saddened to hear wonderful friend Lynda Baron has sadly passed away. Published: Monday, 7th March 2022 at 3:50 pm, Open All Hours and EastEnders star Lynda Baron dies, aged 82. Her agent said her "iconic roles" were "loved by all generations", adding that she was "a leading light of our world". Actress Lynda Baron, best known for starring in the BBC sitcom Open All Hours and EastEnders, has died at the age of 82. 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. 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. My House Is Haunted. 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. 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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. Baron was nominated for a Bafta in 2011 for her role in The Road To Coronation Street on BBC Four. Lynda Baron has passed away at the age of 82, her agent has announced. Save Actress and comedian Lynda Baron has died aged 82, her agent has confirmed. 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. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Described as a "wonderful actress and She was also well-known amongst younger generations for playing the enigmatic explorer Auntie Mabel in the 1990s BBC children's programme Come Outside - travelling in her polka-dotted Slingsby T67 Firefly with her dog Pippin. Baron also appeared in the ITV sitcom Oh No, It's Selwyn Froggitt, BBC soap and made appearances in both Doctor Who's original run and the revived series, Last Of The Summer Wine and Dinner Ladies. The actress reflected on her career in 2020, and told the Sunday Post: I loved playing Nurse Gladys and Auntie Mabel but I couldnt name my favourite of the different characters I have played. The actress was best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, starring alongside Sir David Jason and Ronnie Barker as Nurse Gladys Emmanuel in the hit programme, which ran for four series starting in 1976. Renowned for her leading roles in West End musicals and dramatic productions alike, we have lost a leading light of our world. Renowned for her leading roles in West End musicals and dramatic productions alike, we have lost a leading light of our world. Writer and presenter Adil Ray, who created BBC sitcom Citizen Khan, wrote: 'Very sad to hear of the passing of Lynda Baron. She is also known for playing Linda Clarke, Jane Beale's mother, in a recurring guest role on Eastenders. "We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family.". She first appeared on Albert Square in November 2006 for two episodes and then come back to Walford for regular appearances from November 2008 to 2009 and once again from May 2016 until June that year. Her last TV appearance was in January 2017, when she appeared in an episode ofFather Brown. A cause of death is yet to be disclosed. 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Baron also featured in the musical Follies in the West End and in the stage version of In Celebration alongside Orlando Bloom. Reflecting on her career, she told Sunday Post in 2020: "It was certainly a start and I have been quite busy ever since. During the 1990s she made appearances in Coronation Street, Dinnerladies (1998), The Mrs Bradley Mysteries (1998), Sunburn (1999), Nancherrow (1999) and Goodnight Sweetheart (1999). Actress Lynda Baron, who appeared in multiple Doctor Who stories, has died. Lynda is survived by her two children, Sarah and Morgan. "Renowned for her leading roles in West End musicals and dramatic productions alike, we have lost a leading light of our world. She was nominated for a Bafta in 2011 for her role in The Road To Coronation Street on BBC Four, a one-off drama about the early days of the soap, in which she played actress Violet Carson, who portrayed Ena Sharples in the long-running series. 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Actor Lynda Baron, who was best known for starring in BBC sitcom Open All Hours and children's TV show Come Outside, has died at the age of 82, her agent has confirmed. Here we are with Su Pollard just before lockdown - RIP Lynda Baron'. Baron told The Sunday Post she originally trained as a dancer, saying: "I was with the Royal Academy of Dance so I must have been of some use. ", GOD BLESS YOU LYNDAREST IN PEACE you played my mum for four wonderful,memorable years in Fat Friendseach & everyday,I learnt so much from you,but mostly we ALWAYS laughed together,your energy will live on FOREVER #restinpeace #legend love ya xxx pic.twitter.com/PcAeeXSmBp, Were deeply saddened to hear that Lynda Baron has passed away. But despite her acting fame, Baron originally trained as a dancer and landed roles in several West End productions. View our online Press Pack. Baron starred opposite Sir David Jason Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletter. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. #restinpeace #legend love ya xxx.". 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. The actress also appeared on EastEnders as Linda Clarke, Jane Beale's mother. ', Craig Revel Horwood speaks on 'falling in love' with Strictly co-star, Not fair on him Claudia Winkleman on family heartbreak, Its history repeating George Clooney's warning over Meghan Markle, Brendan Cole's ex-Strictly partner Victoria Pendleton admits issues, Alex Scott talks co-star Gary Lineker's rare 'emotional' on-air moment, Matt Baker sparks frenzy with family announcement on Instagram. Other appearances included Doctor Who, Last Of The Summer Wine and Dinner Ladies. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Vote in our poll. She had a quality when you watched her that made you feel like you knew her so well". Lynda Baron has died aged 82 (Image: PA) Iconic actress Lynda Baron has died aged 82. 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. 'Thoughts with Lyndas friends and family'. The English actress was best known for her roles on various BBC shows, such as Open All Hours where she played Nurse Gladys, and her portrayal of Linda Clarke in EastEnders. Lynda Baron has passed away at the age of 82. Her stage roles included The Full Monty, An Inspector Calls, the Stephen Sondheim musical Follies, and a live theatre version of In Celebration with Orlando Bloom. "You get your lulls in work and that makes you all the more grateful when the next job comes along and all the more determined to give it your best. Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Actress and comedian Lynda Baron has died aged 82, her agent has confirmed. Our thoughts are with her family and friends.". 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. In 2014, Lynda spoke to Express.co.uk about her vow never to retire from acting. Here we are with Su Pollard just before lockdown - RIP Lynda Baron. The couple had two children and were married until his death in 2001. Lilian Baron, known professionally as Lynda Baron, She was an English actress, singer, and comedian and Lynda's film work included Carry On Columbus (1992), You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger (2010) and Diggity's Treasure (2001). During her early career, she appeared in repertory theatre and several West End venues. 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! The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Lynda Baron is best known for the top roles she played movies like Come Outside and Open All Hours. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. It was a great education and I am so glad to have gone through that.". "Renowned for her leading roles in West End musicals and dramatic productions alike, we have lost a leading light of our world. 's daily newsletter. Express. The series was particularly distinctive for Auntie Mabel's choice of transport: a small aeroplane (a Slingsby T67 Firefly) decorated with polka dots. A cause of death is yet to be confirmed. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK! 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. Lynda Barons agent Donna French announced the news of her death, saying: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved client Lynda Baron. 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 Both appeared in the BBC TV schools programme Come Outside, death was confirmed by her longtime agent Donna French, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Our thoughts are with her family and friends.'. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Lynda Baron has died aged 82. EastEnders pulled from BBC One tonight and tomorrow, Call The Midwife star Leonie Elliott quits BBC series after six years, BBC in one-off licence fee suspension for venues during King's Coronation, Partly that is because I am really the sort of person who prefers to look ahead and think about what I am doing now and, importantly, what I am going to do next., She added now poignantly: I have been an actress for a long time now and I hope to go on for quite a while yet. Baron starred opposite Sir David Jason and Ronnie Barker as Nurse Gladys Emmanuel in the hit show, which ran for four series starting in 1976. 'We were so honoured when she played a guest role in Citizen Khan. Baron's agent Donna French said: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved client Lynda Baron. Her stage roles included The Full Monty, An Inspector Calls, the Stephen Sondheim musical Follies, and a live theatre version of In Celebration with Orlando Bloom. With equity release you could access a lump-sum of tax-free cash which can be used to enhance your retirement income, make home improvements, or even enjoy a memorable holiday. Lilian Baron, known professionally as Lynda Baron, was an 82-year-old English actress. Baron also appeared in the ITV sitcom Oh No, It's Selwyn Froggitt, and telly favourite EastEnders as Linda Clarke, the mother of Jane Beale. Baron originally trained as a dancer at the Royal Academy of Dance andrepertory theatre and several West End venues, Baron appeared in Open All Hours starting in 1976 and also made appearances in the sequel, Still Open All Hours, when it aired in 2013, 'We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family.'. "Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. She said:'I loved playing Nurse Gladys and Auntie Mabel but I couldn't name my favourite of the different characters I have played. In BBC soap EastEnders, she played Linda Clarke, the mother of Jane Beale. She played actress Violet Carson, who portrayed Ena Sharples in the long-running series. Did You Know? Despite the fact that Granville was supposed to be younger than Nurse Gladys on 'Open All Hours', Lynda Baron was less than a year older than David Jason. See more 's daily celebrity newsletter . "You played my mum for four wonderful, memorable years in Fat Friends. And she had roles in Doctor Who, Last Of The Summer Wine and Dinner Ladies. 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As Gladys Emmanuel, she played a character who was constantly occupied by her rounds and taking care of her mother while resisting the romantic advances of Arkwright - played by Ronnie Barker. Renowned for her leading roles in West End musicals and dramatic productions alike, we have lost a leading light of our world. Tributes flooded in for the late actress when news of her death was confirmed. Come Outside ran from 1993 to 1997, during which time the character of Pippin, a mixed-breed dog - half Tibetan Terrier, half Bearded Collie - was played by two different canines. You get your lulls in work and that makes you all the more grateful when the next job comes along and all the more determined to give it your best. "She was the nicest person and what a legend. 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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, David Jason, Ronnie Barker and Lynda Baron on set for sitcom Open All Hours in 1981, Baron played Auntie Mabel in the 1990s BBC children's programme Come Outside, Baron with Pippin the dog, who appeared in kids' favourite Come Outside, Stephanie Cole, Lynda Baron, James Baxter and Sir David Jason for Still Open All Hours, Baron appeared EastEnders as Jane Beale's mum Linda Clarke, Baron and Celia Imrie in character for The Road to Coronation Street in 2013, Baron played Norma Patterson in ITV drama Fat Friends, Baron was best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, Baron was nominated for a Bafta in 2011 for her role in The Road To Coronation Street, Leonard Rossiter, Bill Oddie, John Bird, Lynda Baron and Robert Robinson at London's BBC Television Centre in 1965, She is survived by her daughter Sarah and son Morgan. 'Renowned for her leading roles in West End musicals and dramatic productions alike, we have lost a leading light of our world. The entertainer had a fanbase spanning two generations. She was so supportive. Something went wrong, please try again later. "Renowned for her leading roles in West End musicals and dramatic productions alike, we have lost a leading light of our world. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. In 2020, she was in the film Dream Horse, about a race horse breeder, which starred Damian Lewis and Joanna Page. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Lynda Baron has passed away at the age of 82, her agent has announced. She returned as a regular in the series from November 2008 to February 2009. Baron starred opposite Sir David Jason and Ronnie Barker as Nurse Gladys Emmanuel in the hit show, which ran for four series starting in 1976. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. "I have been an actress for a long time now and I hope to go on for quite a while yet. Baron's other credits included The Two Ronnies, 1970s sitcom Oh No, It's Selwyn Froggitt, plus long-running drama The Bill and soap Crossroads and various Carry On films. Baron was nominated for a Bafta in 2011 for her role in The Road To Coronation Street on BBC Four. ", Donna added: "We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family.". Read about our approach to external linking. Click here to sign up to our free newsletters. Baron was nominated for a Bafta Award in 2011 for her role in The Road To Coronation Street, a one-off drama about the early days of the soap. Actress Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82, her agent has announced. "She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. She married her husband John M Lee in 1966 and they had two children together, daughter Sarah and son Morgan. She once gifted me a pair of beautiful red shoes. "Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. The entertainer enjoyed a long career, which included acclaim for her Lynda Baron has died at the age of 82, it has been confirmed. "You played my mum for four wonderful, memorable years in Fat Friends. The Duke of York has reportedly been offered Frogmore Cottage - the home gifted to Harry and Meghan by the late Queen - and we want to know what you think. She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. Baron starred opposite Sir David Jason and Ronnie Barker as The sad news By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. In 2011, she was nominated for a Bafta for her role in The Road ToCoronation Streeton BBC Four, a one-off drama about the early days of the soap, in which she played actress Violet Carson. Read about our approach to external linking. Lynda Baron has died at the age of 82, it has been confirmed. Here we are with Su Pollard just before lockdown - RIP Lynda Baron. She even returned to the show for its spin off Still Open All Hours, which started in 2013 and starred David Jason as Granville, who took over as shopkeeper from his uncle Arkwright. Baron originally trained as a dancer at the Royal Academy of Dance and repertory theatre and several West End venues. 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