Devastated fans have paid tribute on social media including Elliot who penned: "Sad news about Lynda Baron. We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family.. 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! ', 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. Sally Lindsay said in a tweet: "I loved Lynda Baron. Such a lovely lady and a giving, caring person on set. She played actress Violet Carson, who portrayed Ena Sharples in the long-running series. Lynda Baron has died aged 82 (Image: PA) Iconic actress Lynda Baron has died aged 82. RIP Lynda darling.". She was so supportive. But despite her acting fame, Baron originally trained as a dancer and landed roles in several West End productions. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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. 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 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. Our thoughts are with her family and friends.'. 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). She shared two photos of them together and wrote: "God bless you Lynda, rest in peace. is a registered trade mark of Reach Magazines Worldwide Limited and is used under licence by Reach Magazines Publishing Plc. A cause of death is yet to be confirmed. ", 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. She starred opposite Sir David Jason 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. Lynda is survived by her two children, Sarah and Morgan. She married her husband John M Lee in 1966 and they had two children together, daughter Sarah and son Morgan. "She was the nicest person and what a legend. The hit show about a "Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. DeSantis won't say he's running. We were so honoured when she played a guest role in Citizen Khan. In 1966, she married John M. Lee. Both appeared in the BBC TV schools programme Come Outside, death was confirmed by her longtime agent Donna French, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). pic.twitter.com/neIonrWOEg. "Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. What's he waiting for? 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. 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. In 1962, Baron married hairdresser and music impresario Cyril Smith, who performed under the name Carol London; they later divorced. 'Thoughts with Lyndas friends and family'. 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. "You played my mum for four wonderful, memorable years in Fat Friends. 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. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/. The series was particularly distinctive for Auntie Mabel's choice of transport: a small aeroplane (a Slingsby T67 Firefly) decorated with polka dots. Actress Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82, her agent has announced. The actors death was confirmed by her longtime agent Donna French. 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. Harry and Meghan evicted from Frogmore Cottage by King Charles after Spare memoir, Emmerdale's Amy Nuttall caught cheating hubby after sexy lingerie slip-up, Constance Marten and lover arrested over manslaughter, Woman found murdered is missing mum who had not been seen since before Xmas, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. 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. 2023 BBC. 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. 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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. Lynda's role on Open All Hours ran across all four series from 1976 to 1985. She married John Lee in 1966 and celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 2016. 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. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. But nobody noticed and they kept phoning up and offering me things. During the 1990s she made appearances in Coronation Street, Dinnerladies (1998), The Mrs Bradley Mysteries (1998), Sunburn (1999), Nancherrow (1999) and Goodnight Sweetheart (1999). 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. Baron was active in her career until her death. "Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. 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 starred opposite Sir David Jason and Ronnie Barker on the 1970s hit TV show. 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. 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. 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. 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. "She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. 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. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 15:46, 7 MAR 2022. 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. "Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. 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.'. 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Her career began at the age of 16 when she was hired for a pantomime in Liverpool, after spending some time training at the Royal Academy of Dance. 's daily newsletter. The couple had two children and were married until his death in 2001. View our online Press Pack. Her agent said her "iconic roles" were "loved by all generations", adding that she was "a leading light of our world". She was so supportive. 'She was funny and clever and a joy to work with. 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. Described as a "wonderful actress and great friend" in a statement from her agent, 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. Award-winning English actress, comedian, and singer, Lynda Baron is dead at the age of 82 on March 7th, 2022. 'Renowned for her leading roles in West End musicals and dramatic productions alike, we have lost a leading light of our world. Baron married John M Lee in 1966 and they went on to have two children, Sarah and Morgan. Her last TV appearance was in January 2017, when she appeared in an episode ofFather Brown. Born on March 24, 1939, in Urmston, Lancashire. 'She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. 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 Baron aka Lilian Baron was a multitalented personality. "Each and everyday I learnt so much from you, but mostly we always laughed together. Described as a "wonderful actress and In 2014, Lynda spoke to Express.co.uk about her vow never to retire from acting. We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family.. ", Lisa Riley, who played Baron's daughter in ITV's Fat Friends, wrote: "We ALWAYS laughed together. She reprised the role in Still Open All Hours from 2013-2016. 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. Lynda Baron has passed away at the age of 82, her agent has announced. 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Lynda also played Auntie Mabel This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Lynda Baron has died aged 82. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. She was 82 years old. In BBC soap EastEnders, she played Linda Clarke, the mother of Jane Beale. 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. You can unsubscribe at any time. Lynda Baron is best known for the top roles she played movies like Come Outside and Open All Hours. She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. "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. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Lynda Baron with Pippin the dog. "We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family.". The actress also appeared on EastEnders as Linda Clarke, Jane Beale's mother. For other inquiries, Contact Us. She was an English actress, singer, and comedian and 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. OK! Baron was nominated for a Bafta in 2011 for her role in The Road To Coronation Street on BBC Four. As Auntie Mabel in Come Outside, she encouraged children to be curious about the world around them, tackling topics such as wood and spiders. 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. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. "Each and everyday I learnt so much from you, but mostly we always laughed together. 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. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, Prince Andrew offered Frogmore Cottage - reports, Beer and wine sales in Canada fall to all-time low, Bieber cancels remaining Justice world tour dates, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, Trump lashes out at Murdoch over vote fraud case, Man survives 31 days in jungle by eating worms, Kobe Bryant widow wins $29m settlement from LA. She briefly appeared in the BBC One soap opera EastEnders in 2006 as Linda Clarke, the mother of Jane Beale. She was 82 years old. 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 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. 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, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82, her agent has announced. By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. #restinpeace #legend love ya xxx.". Lynda was best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours as Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, which ran for four series starting in 1976. Credit: PA Who was Lynda Baron? What sad, sad news #RIPLynda. "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. In a career spanning multiple decades, the Bafta-nominated star was best known for playing Nurse Gladys Emmanuel 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. Baron returned as Nurse Gladys Emmanuel in sequel series Still Open All Hours alongside Sir David Jason when it began airing in 2013. 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. Emmerdale actress Lisa Riley paid tribute, recalling fond memories she had of Baron, who played her mother in the drama series Fat Friends. 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. Here we are with Su Pollard just before lockdown - RIP Lynda Baron". Reflecting on her career, she told Sunday Post in 2020: "It was certainly a start and I have been quite busy ever since. Actor Stuart Antony also shared a photo alongside the actress and added: "Saddened to hear wonderful friend Lynda Baron has sadly passed away. 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. Lynda played Grandma in children's television seriesFimbles from 2002-2003 and was Auntie Mabel in educational kids' TV showCome Outside from 1993-1997. Tributes flooded in for the late actress when news of her death was confirmed. Save Actress and comedian Lynda Baron has died aged 82, her agent has confirmed. Read about our approach to external linking. In 2016, Lynda returned to EastEnders for a brief appearance as Linda, mother of Christian Clarke (John Partridge). "It was certainly a start and I have been quite busy ever since," she said. 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. It is hard to imagine a life when I would not be an actress.. 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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). Enjoy this party classic with an updated RT twist - fun for all the family! She returned as a regular in the series from November 2008 to February 2009. Baron also appeared in children's show Come Outside and EastEnders. 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. Baron originally trained as a dancer at the Royal Academy of Dance and repertory theatre and several West End venues. 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 She was funny and clever and a joy to work with, and she once gifted me a pair of beautiful red shoes. 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. A cause of death is yet to be disclosed. 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