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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 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. Actress Lynda Baron, best known for starring in the BBC sitcom Open All Hours and EastEnders, has died at the age of 82. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged in, Please refresh your browser to be logged in. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Published: Monday, 7th March 2022 at 3:50 pm, Open All Hours and EastEnders star Lynda Baron dies, aged 82. She originally trained as a dancer and starred in West End productions, and in 2014 she returned to the stage to play Stevie Smiths Aunt in the play Stevie at the Chichester Festival Theatre. We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family.. She returned as a regular in the series from November 2008 to February 2009. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The show's official Twitter account is among the many who have shared tributes to the late actress today. For her role as Violet Carson in The Road To Coronation Street, a BBC Four prequel to Corrie, Lynda was nominated for a BAFTA in 2011. She is also known for playing Linda Clarke, Jane Beale's mother, in a recurring guest role on Eastenders. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Actress Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82, her agent has announced. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. @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 ACTRESS Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82. And she had roles in Doctor Who, Last Of The Summer Wine and Dinner Ladies. Lynda was best known for her time on the sitcom Open All Hours, where she starred As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Lynda Baron dies aged 82. Her first professional job was in panto at Liverpool Empire when she was 16. 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. 's daily newsletter. Lilian Ridgway, known professionally as Lynda Baron, was an English actress, best known for playing Nurse Gladys Emmanuel in the BBC comedy ACTRESS Lynda Baron was best known for starring in the BBC sitcom Open All Hours and EastEnders. She briefly appeared in the BBC One soap opera EastEnders in 2006 as Linda Clarke, the mother of Jane Beale. Devastated fans have paid tribute on social media including Elliot who penned: "Sad news about Lynda Baron. During her early career, she appeared in repertory theatre and several West End venues. The statement read: 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. 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. 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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.'. Lynda Baron aka Lilian Baron was a multitalented personality. Her agent of nearly 30 years Dawn French told PA: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved client Lynda Baron. In a career spanning multiple decades, the Bafta-nominated star was best known for playing Nurse Gladys Emmanuel 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. 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. 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. 'Renowned for her leading roles in West End musicals and dramatic productions alike, we have lost a leading light of our world. 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. 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. Then in 2016, she was back once more alongside John Partridge from May to June that year. RIP Lynda darling x", EastEnders and The Bill actor Stuart Anthony said: "She was the nicest person and what a legend. Lynda Baron has passed away at the age of 82. ", Another tweeted: "I grew up watching her. During the 1990s she made appearances in Coronation Street, Dinnerladies (1998), The Mrs Bradley Mysteries (1998), Sunburn (1999), Nancherrow (1999) and Goodnight Sweetheart (1999). Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family.". While a fan said: "RIP Lynda Baron you made my childhood thank you. Lynda Baron has died at the age of 82, it has been confirmed. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. The one-off drama followed the early days of the soap, in which she played actress Violet Carson, who portrayed Ena Sharples in the long-running series. More info. Baron originally trained as a dancer at the Royal Academy of Dance and repertory theatre and several West End venues. She once gifted me a pair of beautiful red shoes. She was so supportive. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK! 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Neil Young's bandmates - Crosby, Stills and Nash - follow 'Brokenhearted' Dawn French leads tributes to her Vicar of Wings actress Farrah Forke dead at 54: The star - who was Lynda Baron is still always open to exciting new acting challenges - The Sunday Post, Do not sell or share my personal information. RIP Lynda darling.'. 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. As Auntie Mabel in Come Outside, she encouraged children to be curious about the world around them, tackling topics such as wood and spiders. The Lancashire-native also appeared in the ITV sitcom Oh No, Its Selwyn Froggitt, and also had a minor role in BBC soap EastEnders playing Linda Clarke, the mother of Jane Beale. 'This has made me very sad. Celebs paving the the way to closing the gender pay gap as Euphoria's Zendaya bags $1m per episode. A statement from her agent, Donna French, said: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved client Lynda Baron. She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. Come Outside star Lynda Baron has died, aged 82. "Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. Sir David played Arkwright's equally long-suffering nephew, who went on to run the shop with his son when the show returned as Still Open All Hours in 2013. She also appeared in the sequel Still Open All Hours when it returned in 2013, and played Auntie Mabel in the 1990s BBC children's programme Come Outside. The representative continued by saying, "She was a wonderful actress and Express. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at She was the nicest person and what a legend. She began her TV career in The Rag Trade in 1962 before securing regular roles in A Roof Over My Head and Oh No, It's Selwyn Froggitt in 1977. Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. Actress and comedian Lynda Baron has died aged 82, her agent has confirmed. She is also fondly remembered by many as a regular face in their childhood viewing, thanks to her role in CBBC's educational programme Come Outside, where she played Auntie Mabel instantly recognisable by her polka dot plane. Famously known for her roles in Eastenders and Come Outside, she will be greatly missed by many. View our online Press Pack. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. 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. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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"She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. 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, who appeared in multiple Doctor Who stories, has died. 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 My House Is Haunted. Baron was nominated for a Bafta in 2011 for her role in The Road To Coronation Street on BBC Four. The one-off drama followed the early days of the soap, in which she played actress Violet Carson, who portrayed Ena Sharples in the long-running series. "Of course, she was lovely. Lynda's passing was announced on March 7, 2022, by her agent of nearly 30 years, Donna French, but the representative didn't give an exact cause of death. 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