But despite her acting fame, Baron originally trained as a dancer and landed roles in several West End productions. View our online Press Pack. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. "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. In 2020, she was in the film Dream Horse, about a race horse breeder, which starred Damian Lewis and Joanna Page. 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. 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. Lilian Baron, known professionally as Lynda Baron, was an 82-year-old English actress. 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. Award-winning English actress, comedian, and singer, Lynda Baron is dead at the age of 82 on March 7th, 2022. Actor Stuart Antony also shared a photo alongside the actress and added: "Saddened to hear wonderful friend Lynda Baron has sadly passed away. pic.twitter.com/neIonrWOEg. The series was particularly distinctive for Auntie Mabel's choice of transport: a small aeroplane (a Slingsby T67 Firefly) decorated with polka dots. 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. Here we are with Su Pollard just before lockdown - RIP Lynda Baron. She briefly appeared in the BBC One soap opera EastEnders in 2006 as Linda Clarke, the mother of Jane Beale. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved client Lynda Baron," she said, per the BBC. The couple had two adult children, Sarah and Morgan. The actress married John M Lee in 1966 and the couple went on to have two children, Sarah and Morgan. She married John Lee in 1966 and celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 2016. It was hard work because you were constantly doing one drama, rehearsing the next one and learning the lines of the one after that. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Met her 5 years ago and was more than a little bit starstruck. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. View our online Press Pack. Lynda Baron with Pippin the dog. ", Don't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. She also appeared in Doctor Who, Last of the Summer Wine, Down To Earth, Dinner Ladies and Barbra Streisand's 1983 film Yentl. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family.. She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. She was so supportive. 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. 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. Lynda is survived by her two children, Sarah and Morgan. Tributes to the talented actress have already begun pouring in. Lynda Baron has passed away at the age of 82. 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. "She had a quality when you watched her that made you feel like you knew her so well.". "Renowned for her leading roles in West End musicals and dramatic productions alike, we have lost a leading light of our world. ", Donna added: "We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family.". Devastated fans have paid tribute on social media including Elliot who penned: "Sad news about Lynda Baron. The entertainer had a fanbase spanning two generations. She reflected on her fantastic career and told the Sunday Post in 2020: "I loved playing Nurse Gladys and Auntie Mabel but I couldnt name my favourite of the different characters I have played. "Renowned for her leading roles in West End musicals and dramatic productions alike, we have lost a leading light of our world. 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. She shared two photos of them together and wrote: "God bless you Lynda, rest in peace. 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. Among her many other acting credentials included roles in Oh No, It's Selwyn Froggitt, Doctor Who, Agatha Christies Marple, Fat Friends, Come Outside and The Bill. As Auntie Mabel in Come Outside, she encouraged children to be curious about the world around them, tackling topics such as wood and spiders. 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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. She was funny and clever and a joy to work with, and she once gifted me a pair of beautiful red shoes. 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. ", Another tweeted: "I grew up watching her. 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. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in. Despite her many roles over the years, Auntie Mabel in 'Come Outside' is how I'll always remember her.". Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. "We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family.". Lynda Baron died from an illness at the age of 82, leaving behind her husband and children. Lynda Baron dies aged 82. 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 briefly in 2013 for a reboot. "You played my mum for four wonderful, memorable years in Fat Friends. 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. 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. Actor Lynda Baron has died at the age of 82. During the 1990s she made appearances in Coronation Street, Dinnerladies (1998), The Mrs Bradley Mysteries (1998), Sunburn (1999), Nancherrow (1999) and Goodnight Sweetheart (1999). You played my mum for four wonderful, memorable years in 'Fat Friends'. Lynda Baron, Ronnie Barker and David Jason starred in in Open All Hours, Baron and Auntie Mabel's dog Pippin were known to a generation of children for the show Come Outside, Baron played Linda Clarke in EastEnders on and off over a decade, Bernard Cribbins and Lynda Baron appeared in Down To Earth in 2005, James Baxter, Sir David Jason and Linda Baron starred in Still Open All Hours. 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. 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The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Lynda Baron has passed away at the age of 82, her agent has announced. ACTRESS Lynda Baron was best known for starring in the BBC sitcom Open All Hours and EastEnders. The actress Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82, her agent announced. WebAnother one replied: Much loved actress, Lynda Baron, has sadly passed away at the age of 82. She might be familiar to the younger generation as Auntie Mabel in ", Greek transport minister resigns after deadly train crash, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. 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. 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It was a great education and I am so glad to have gone through that.". 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! Baron starred opposite Sir David Jason and Ronnie Barker as There was never a day when we did not have a great laugh ourselves and that carried on when Still Open All Hours became a series.". READ MORE:Craig Revel Horwood speaks on 'falling in love' with Strictly co-star. 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. She also starred as Linda Clarke in BBC soap EastEnders, the mother of Jane Beale (played by Laurie Brett), a role she originated in 2006 and returned to for stints in 2008 and 2016. Something went wrong, please try again later. But despite her acting fame, Baron originally trained as a dancer and landed roles in several West End productions. "We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family.". "She was the nicest person and what a legend. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. ", 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. By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. I dont think Ill do it again. Baron was nominated for a Bafta in 2011 for her role in The Road To Coronation Street on BBC Four. Baron originally trained as a dancer at the Royal Academy of Dance and repertory theatre and several West End venues. Baron also appeared in children's show Come Outside and EastEnders. Lynda also played Auntie Mabel Baron's agent Donna French said: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved client Lynda Baron. Baron is survived by her two children, daughter Sarah and son Morgan. "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 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. She also appeared in the ITV sitcom Oh No, It's Selwyn Froggitt, BBC soap EastEnders as Linda Clarke, the mother of Jane Beale, and made appearances in Doctor Who, Last Of The Summer Wine and Dinner Ladies. Baron also featured in the musical Follies in the West End and in the stage version of In Celebration alongside Orlando Bloom. In BBC soap EastEnders, she played Linda Clarke, the mother of Jane Beale. Our love and thoughts are with Lyndas family and friends. Lynda was best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours as Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, which ran for four series starting in 1976. 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. While a fan said: "RIP Lynda Baron you made my childhood thank you. 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Actress and comedian Lynda Baron has died aged 82, her agent has confirmed. Baron starred opposite Sir David Jason She shared two photos of them together and wrote: "God bless you Lynda, rest in peace. "We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family.". 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. The representative continued by saying, "She was a wonderful actress and She was also in Woody Allen's 2006 romantic crime comedy film Scoop, and 2005's Colour Me Kubrick, about a man who posed as director Stanley Kubrick during production of the film Eyes Wide Shut. Harrison added: "Such sad news about Lynda Baron, an actress who was a comforting auntie to a generation of kids she never met. ACTRESS Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82. #restinpeace #legend love ya xxx.". Tributes flooded in for the late actress when news of her death was confirmed. 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. Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Baron was active in her career until her death. During her early career, she appeared in repertory theatre and several West End venues. 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. The hit show about a Yorkshire corner shop, which starred Ronnie Barker and Sir David Jason, ran in the 1970s and 80s before being revived in 2013. Baron also appeared in children's show Come Outside and EastEnders. Hope youre high up in the sky with pippin xx". 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