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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. Emmerdale actress Lisa Riley paid tribute, recalling fond memories she had of Baron, who played her mother in the drama series Fat Friends. ", Donna added: "We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family.". A statement to the PA news agency 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. She returned as a regular in the series from November 2008 to February 2009. ", 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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. She appeared in numerous other theatre productions including An Inspector Calls, Stepping Out and The Full Monty. Baron starred opposite Sir David Jason "Your energy will live on forever. This has made me very sad. "She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. Queen meets Canadian PM Justin Trudeau in first in-person engagement after Covid, Coleen Nolan admits to arguing with new boyfriend Michael in supermarket aisles, Download OK! "I have been an actress for a long time now and I hope to go on for quite a while yet. Tributes flooded in for the late actress when news of her death was confirmed. Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletter. In 2014, Lynda spoke to Express.co.uk about her vow never to retire from acting. 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. But despite her acting fame, Baron originally trained as a dancer and landed roles in several West End productions. Baron starred opposite Sir David Jason Actor Stuart Antony also shared a photo alongside the actress and added: 'Saddened to hear wonderful friend Lynda Baron has sadly passed away. 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. Lynda Baron died from an illness at the age of 82, leaving behind her husband and children. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. She was 82 years old. 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. "Renowned for her leading roles in West End musicals and dramatic productions alike, we have lost a leading light of our world. In 2020, she was in the film Dream Horse, about a race horse breeder, which starred Damian Lewis and Joanna Page. "You played my mum for four wonderful, memorable years in Fat Friends. A cause of death is yet to be confirmed. Emmerdale actress Lisa Riley paid tribute, recalling fond memories she had of Baron, who played her mother in the drama series Fat Friends. What sad, sad news #RIPLynda. Lynda Baron has passed away at the age of 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. pic.twitter.com/neIonrWOEg. 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She said:'I loved playing Nurse Gladys and Auntie Mabel but I couldn't name my favourite of the different characters I have played. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Covid origin likely China lab incident - FBI chief, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. #restinpeace #legend love ya xxx.". 'She was funny and clever and a joy to work with. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. "She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Actress: Scoop. The couple had two adult children, Sarah and Morgan. "We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family.". 2023 BBC. "I went into rep then and learned so much about acting. Our thoughts are with her family and friends.". 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. Save Actress and comedian Lynda Baron has died aged 82, her agent has confirmed. Baron starred opposite Sir David Jason and Ronnie Barker as Arkwright's busty love interest Nurse Gladys Emmanuel in the hit BBC sitcom, which ran for four series starting in 1976. Lynda played Nurse Gladys opposite Sir David Jason and Ronnie Barker in Open All Hours, which began airing in 1976 and ran for four series, returning She starred opposite Sir David Jason 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! ", Try 12 issues for 1 today - never miss an issue. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Here we are with Su Pollard just before lockdown - RIP Lynda Baron". Published: Monday, 7th March 2022 at 3:50 pm, Open All Hours and EastEnders star Lynda Baron dies, aged 82. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. She also appeared in Doctor Who, Last of the Summer Wine, Down To Earth, Dinner Ladies and Barbra Streisand's 1983 film Yentl. But, her work didn't just entertain the older generations as Lynda also starred in the beloved children's programme Come Outside which ran from 1993 for three series as Auntie Mabel, where she and her dog Pippin would go on adventures. Lynda Baron aka Lilian Baron was a multitalented personality. It was hard work because you were constantly doing one drama, rehearsing the next one and learning the lines of the one after that. Actress and comedian Lynda Baron has died aged 82, her agent has confirmed. She was funny and clever and a joy to work with, and she once gifted me a pair of beautiful red shoes. Become an OK! Lilian Ridgway, known professionally as Lynda Baron, was an English actress, best known for playing Nurse Gladys Emmanuel in the BBC comedy "Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. 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. Award-winning English actress, comedian, and singer, Lynda Baron is dead at the age of 82 on March 7th, 2022. For other inquiries, Contact Us. The actress died aged 82 (Image: BBC) Actress Lynda Baron, best known for her role as Nurse Gladys Emmanuel on the BBC sitcom Open All Hours and on EastEnders, has died at the age of 82. Something went wrong, please try again later. Our thoughts are with her family and friends.". Sally Lindsay, who playedKath Agnew in the BBC sitcom Still Open All Hours, paid tribute to her co-star Lynda Baron, writing on Twitter: 'I loved Lynda Baron. "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. 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. Credit: PA Who was Lynda Baron? 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. ACTRESS Lynda Baron was best known for starring in the BBC sitcom Open All Hours and EastEnders. 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. 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"She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. She is also known for playing Linda Clarke, Jane Beale's mother, in a recurring guest role on Eastenders. Lynda Baron, who featured in shows such as 'Open All Hours' and 'EastEnders', has died at the age of 82. 'This has made me very sad. 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