Lynda also played Auntie Mabel 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. 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. "She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. It is hard to imagine a life when I would not be an actress. "She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. Renowned for her leading roles in West End musicals and dramatic productions alike, we have lost a leading light of our world. She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. View our online Press Pack. 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. Lynda Baron has died at the age of 82, it has been confirmed. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, 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, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). 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. 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. 15:46, 7 MAR 2022. Described as a "wonderful actress and great friend" in a statement from her agent, Lynda is survived by her two children, Sarah and Morgan. The hit show about a ACTRESS Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82. She was funny and clever and a joy to work with, and she once gifted me a pair of beautiful red shoes. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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. She was so supportive. 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 Published: Monday, 7th March 2022 at 3:50 pm, Open All Hours and EastEnders star Lynda Baron dies, aged 82. 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). "We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family.". Tributes to the talented actress have already begun pouring in. READ MORE:Craig Revel Horwood speaks on 'falling in love' with Strictly co-star. Lynda Baron, who featured in shows such as 'Open All Hours' and 'EastEnders', has died at the age of 82. 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. Actress Lynda Baron, best known for starring in the BBC sitcom Open All Hours and EastEnders, has died at the age of 82. And she had roles in Doctor Who, Last Of The Summer Wine and Dinner Ladies. 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 starred opposite Sir David Jason ", Greek transport minister resigns after deadly train crash, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. "Each and everyday I learnt so much from you, but mostly we always laughed together. In 2020, she was in the film Dream Horse, about a race horse breeder, which starred Damian Lewis and Joanna Page. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Lynda played Grandma in children's television seriesFimbles from 2002-2003 and was Auntie Mabel in educational kids' TV showCome Outside from 1993-1997. The entertainer enjoyed a long career, which included acclaim for her performance in classic BBC sitcom Open All Hours during its initial run in the 1970s and its 2013 revival, both co-starring Sir David Jason. "She was the nicest person and what a legend. We were so honoured when she played a guest role in Citizen Khan. 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. Baron married John M Lee in 1966 and they went on to have two children, Sarah and Morgan. Baron returned as Nurse Gladys Emmanuel in sequel series Still Open All Hours alongside Sir David Jason when it began airing in 2013. Baron also featured in the musical Follies in the West End and in the stage version of In Celebration alongside Orlando Bloom. 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. She might be familiar to the younger generation as Auntie Mabel in Come Outside star Lynda Baron has died, aged 82. Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletter. 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. Leading ladies! "Renowned for her leading roles in West End musicals and dramatic productions alike, we have lost a leading light of our world. Such a lovely lady and a giving, caring person on set. WebAnother one replied: Much loved actress, Lynda Baron, has sadly passed away at the age of 82. For other inquiries, Contact Us. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Our thoughts are with her family and friends.'. 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. Lynda Baron has passed away at the age of 82. For all the latest celebrity news, sign up to OK! Met her 5 years ago and was more than a little bit starstruck. Other appearances included Doctor Who, Last Of The Summer Wine and Dinner Ladies. During her early career, she appeared in repertory theatre and several West End venues. 2023 BBC. Actress Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82, her agent has announced. And she had roles in Doctor Who, Last Of The Summer Wine and Dinner Ladies. "Of course, she was lovely. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. "Renowned for her leading roles in West End musicals and dramatic productions alike, we have lost a leading light of our world. 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. Actress Lynda Baron, who appeared in multiple Doctor Who stories, has died. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK! The actress married John M Lee in 1966 and the couple went on to have two children, Sarah and Morgan. I dont think Ill do it again. The actors death was confirmed by her longtime agent Donna French. Credit: PA Who was Lynda Baron? She was funny and clever and a joy to work with, and she once gifted me a pair of beautiful red shoes. Actress and comedian Lynda Baron has died aged 82, her agent has confirmed. The couple had two children and were married until his death in 2001. The entertainer enjoyed a long career, which included acclaim for her Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. Lynda Baron has passed away at the age of 82, her agent has announced. 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. She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. 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She starred opposite Sir David Jason and Ronnie Barker as Nurse Gladys Emmanuel in the hit BBC sitcom, which ran for four series starting in 1976. "We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family," said Baron's former agent Donna French in a statement. What sad, sad news #RIPLynda. "Your energy will live on forever. Our thoughts are with her family and friends.". Click here to sign up to our free newsletters. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. "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 told the newspaper: "Working with Ronnie Barker and David Jason was unbelievable - two great actors in a brilliantly scripted sitcom. 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. I just wont take jobs that have a lot of stairs., DONT MISS:Not fair on him Claudia Winkleman on family heartbreak[LATEST]Its history repeating George Clooney's warning over Meghan Markle[NEWS]Strictly's Katya Jones reaches out to ex Neil 'I hope you're proud!' 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. RIP Lynda darling x", EastEnders and The Bill actor Stuart Anthony said: "She was the nicest person and what a legend. 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. The statement read: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved client Lynda Baron. Baron starred opposite Sir David Jason VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. 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. Lynda Baron cause of death, wife, children, net worth. RIP Lynda darling.". Lynda Baron dies aged 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. 'She was the nicest person and what a legend. "You played my mum for four wonderful, memorable years in Fat Friends. Lynda Baron died from an illness at the age of 82, leaving behind her husband and children. "Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. Renowned for her leading roles in West End musicals and dramatic productions alike, we have lost a leading light of our world. She was 82 years old. Lilian Baron, known professionally as Lynda Baron, was an 82-year-old English actress. Celebs paving the the way to closing the gender pay gap as Euphoria's Zendaya bags $1m per episode. Read about our approach to external linking. Her last TV appearance was in January 2017, when she appeared in an episode ofFather Brown. Lynda Baron with Pippin the dog. Thoughts with Lyndas friends and family https://t.co/VnTCPMf8U9. "It was certainly a start and I have been quite busy ever since," she said. ACTRESS Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82. [LATEST]. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Actor Lynda Baron has died at the age of 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 Baron, who also had roles in EastEnders This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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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. 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). Read about our approach to external linking. RIP Lynda darling.'. In 2016, Lynda returned to EastEnders for a brief appearance as Linda, mother of Christian Clarke (John Partridge). 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'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. View our online Press Pack. Tributes have been paid to the popular actress on social media. Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. 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 married her husband John M Lee in 1966 and they had two children together, daughter Sarah and son Morgan. She reprised the role in Still Open All Hours from 2013-2016. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. While a fan said: "RIP Lynda Baron you made my childhood thank you. "You played my mum for four wonderful, memorable years in Fat Friends. Enjoy this party classic with an updated RT twist - fun for all the family! 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. ", Don't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! 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. The representative continued by saying, "She was a wonderful actress and '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. Actress Lynda Baron, best known for starring in the BBC sitcom Open All Hours and EastEnders, has died at the age of 82. Hope youre high up in the sky with pippin xx". To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. @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 This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. 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She shared two photos of them together and wrote: "God bless you Lynda, rest in peace. 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's role on Open All Hours ran across all four series from 1976 to 1985. On stage, she featured in the 1987 musical Follies in the West End, the stage version of 2007's In Celebration alongside Orlando Bloom, plus theatre shows including An Inspector Calls, Stepping Out and The Full Monty. This has made me very sad. Our love and thoughts are with Lyndas family and friends. In BBC soap EastEnders, she played Linda Clarke, the mother of Jane Beale. In 2014, Lynda spoke to Express.co.uk about her vow never to retire from acting. Baron first appeared on Doctor Who in the classic 1983 ", Lisa Riley, who played Baron's daughter in ITV's Fat Friends, wrote: "We ALWAYS laughed together. 'Renowned for her leading roles in West End musicals and dramatic productions alike, we have lost a leading light of our world. Baron was nominated for a Bafta in 2011 for her role in The Road To Coronation Street on BBC Four. "I have been an actress for a long time now and I hope to go on for quite a while yet. Reflecting on her career, she told Sunday Post in 2020: "It was certainly a start and I have been quite busy ever since. "Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. Lynda Baron has died at the age of 82, it has been confirmed. The show's official Twitter account is among the many who have shared tributes to the late actress today. 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. You can unsubscribe at any time. Something went wrong, please try again later. We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family.. ACTRESS Lynda Baron was best known for starring in the BBC sitcom Open All Hours and EastEnders. What's he waiting for? "She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. Lynda Baron stars in 1997 Coronation Street episode, She was much-loved in Still Open All Hours and returned for the re-boot, Lynda also appeared in Fat friends as well as EastEnders, She starred opposite Sir David Jason and Ronnie Barker in Open All Hours, Frank O'Farrell dead: Former Manchester United manager dies at the age of 94, Thai police admit security breach as woman gets into ambulance carrying Shane Warne's body. 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. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. The TV icon's death was confirmed by her agent, Donna French in a statement. The following year, she played Mrs Rudge in an episode of Father Brown. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, PICTURED: San Antonio man, 81, who was mauled to death by pack of dogs including pit bulls - as wife of owner apologizes to victim's family but says her husband 'is not responsible', Alex Murdaugh's defense claims there were TWO shooters who killed Paul and Maggie and one of them would've been sprayed by 'brain matter and shot pellets', 'I felt I owed him and I started cleaning': Alex Murdaugh's brother John tells murder trial he cleaned up nephew Paul's brain and skull in the kennels a day after he was shot dead. Actress: Scoop. Lilian Ridgway, known professionally as Lynda Baron, was an English actress, best known for playing Nurse Gladys Emmanuel in the BBC comedy Baron also appeared in children's show Come Outside and EastEnders. This has made me very sad. 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. If youve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page wed love to hear from you. 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 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 'This has made me very sad. 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. But nobody noticed and they kept phoning up and offering me things. Actor Stuart Antony also shared a photo alongside the actress and added: "Saddened to hear wonderful friend Lynda Baron has sadly passed away. 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. Award-winning English actress, comedian, and singer, Lynda Baron is dead at the age of 82 on March 7th, 2022. During the 1990s she made appearances in Coronation Street, Dinnerladies (1998), The Mrs Bradley Mysteries (1998), Sunburn (1999), Nancherrow (1999) and Goodnight Sweetheart (1999). By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. I thought Id just stay in the country. Lilian Baron, known professionally as Lynda Baron, 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. The couple had two adult children, Sarah and Morgan. It was hard work because you were constantly doing one drama, rehearsing the next one and learning the lines of the one after that. 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. Baron was active in her career until her death. 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! "Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. Sally Lindsay said in a tweet: "I loved Lynda Baron. 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.". She originally trained as a dancer at the Royal Academy of Dance. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Our thoughts are with her family and friends.". 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. Baron was nominated for a Bafta in 2011 for her role in The Road To Coronation Street on BBC Four. She was originally trained as a dancer. The actress also appeared on EastEnders as Linda Clarke, Jane Beale's mother. She was so supportive. Become an OK! Another added: "Such sad news about Lynda Baron, an actress who was a comforting auntie to a generation of kids she never met. Here we are with Su Pollard just before lockdown - RIP Lynda Baron. Baron's agent Donna French said: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved client Lynda Baron. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. Actress and comedian Lynda Baron has died aged 82, her agent has confirmed. 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. Actress Lynda Baron, who appeared in multiple Doctor Who stories, has died. 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. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. 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. We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family.. OK! #restinpeace #legend love ya xxx.". Here we are with Su Pollard just before lockdown - RIP Lynda Baron". 'We were so honoured when she played a guest role in Citizen Khan. Harrison added: "Such sad news about Lynda Baron, an actress who was a comforting auntie to a generation of kids she never met. 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. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/. She was born in Urmston, Lancashire, in 1939. The actress was best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, starring alongside Sir David Jason Vote in our poll. Then in 2016, she was back once more alongside John Partridge from May to June that year. 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