RIP Lynda darling.'. Here we are with Su Pollard just before lockdown - RIP Lynda Baron. 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, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82. She also appeared in the sequel Still Open All Hours when it returned in 2013. Actress Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82, her agent has announced. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. I retired once before when I was younger, she said. ", 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. We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family.. She married John Lee in 1966 and celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 2016. 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We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The 82-year-old's death was confirmed by her longtime agent Donna French in a statement that described her as a "wonderful friend and actress". 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 was the nicest person and what a legend. The actress was best known for her part in BBC sitcom Open All Hours and her agent and long-term friend has announced the heartbreaking news. Lynda was best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours as Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, which ran for four series starting in 1976. She was funny and clever and a joy to work with, and she once gifted me a pair of beautiful red shoes. 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. Writer and presenter Adil Ray, who created BBC sitcom Citizen Khan, wrote: 'Very sad to hear of the passing of 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. Baron is survived by her two children, daughter Sarah and son Morgan. Save Actress and comedian Lynda Baron has died aged 82, her agent has confirmed. OK! To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. "We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family.". "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Sally Lindsay said in a tweet: "I loved Lynda Baron. The show's official Twitter account is among the many who have shared tributes to the late actress today. 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. 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. It is hard to imagine a life when I would not be an actress. Lynda Baron aka Lilian Baron was a multitalented personality. 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. Baron first appeared on Doctor Who in the classic 1983 She was also well-known amongst younger generations for playing the enigmatic explorer Auntie Mabel in the 1990s BBC children's programme Come Outside - travelling in her polka-dotted Slingsby T67 Firefly with her dog Pippin. The comments below have not been moderated. The actress married John M Lee in 1966 and the couple went on to have two children, Sarah and Morgan. But despite her acting fame, Baron originally trained as a dancer and landed roles in several West End productions. 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 We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. "She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. '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. 'She was funny and clever and a joy to work with. A statement from her agent of nearly 30 years and close friend Donna French said: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved client Lynda Baron. 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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. WebLynda Baron. She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. Emmerdale actress Lisa Riley paid tribute, recalling fond memories she had of Baron, who played her mother in the drama series Fat Friends. Met her 5 years ago and was more than a little bit starstruck. Actor Stuart Antony also shared a photo alongside the actress and added: 'Saddened to hear wonderful friend Lynda Baron has sadly passed away. Former EastEnders actor Stuart Antony wrote: "Saddened to hear wonderful friend Lynda Baron has sadly passed away. The couple had two adult children, Sarah and Morgan. She was so supportive. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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. 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. 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. Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. She said:'I loved playing Nurse Gladys and Auntie Mabel but I couldn't name my favourite of the different characters I have played. Baron originally trained as a dancer at the Royal Academy of Dance and repertory theatre and several West End venues. Her first professional job was in panto at Liverpool Empire when she was 16. Lynda Baron with Pippin the dog. 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"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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. Lynda Baron has passed away at the age of 82, her agent has announced. Emmerdale actress Lisa Riley paid tribute, recalling fond memories she had of Baron, who played her mother in the drama series Fat Friends. Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. 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. She was 82 years old. In 2016, Lynda returned to EastEnders for a brief appearance as Linda, mother of Christian Clarke (John Partridge). 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. In 1966, she married John M. Lee. The entertainer had a fanbase spanning two generations. 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 might be familiar to the younger generation as Auntie Mabel in "She was the nicest person and what a legend. 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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. 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. The actress also appeared on EastEnders as Linda Clarke, Jane Beale's mother. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. "She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. 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. "Each and everyday I learnt so much from you, but mostly we always laughed together. Lynda Baron is best known for the top roles she played movies like Come Outside and Open All Hours. A cause of death is yet to be confirmed. 'Renowned for her leading roles in West End musicals and dramatic productions alike, we have lost a leading light of our world. The actress was best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, starring alongside Sir David Jason She shared two photos of them together and wrote: "God bless you Lynda, rest in peace. "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved client Lynda Baron," she said, per the BBC. ", Lisa Riley, who played Baron's daughter in ITV's Fat Friends, wrote: "We ALWAYS laughed together. Grown-up fans of Come Outside are sharing tributes to their childhood hero Lynda Baron, who died on Monday aged 82. It was a great education and I am so glad to have gone through that.". Actress Lynda Baron, who appeared in multiple Doctor Who stories, has died. 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. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Actress Lynda Baron, who appeared in multiple Doctor Who stories, has died. The representative continued by saying, "She was a wonderful actress and Lynda was best known for her time on the sitcom Open All Hours, where she starred Renowned for her leading roles in West End musicals and dramatic productions alike, we have lost a leading light of our world. Tributes have been paid to the popular actress on social media. 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 also played Auntie Mabel She once gifted me a pair of beautiful red shoes. The TV icon's death was confirmed by her agent, Donna French in a statement. ", Another tweeted: "I grew up watching her. Lynda Baron has died aged 82. Actor Stuart Antony also shared a photo alongside the actress and added: "Saddened to hear wonderful friend Lynda Baron has sadly passed away. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. The statement read: 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. Enjoy this party classic with an updated RT twist - fun for all the family! Our thoughts are with her family and friends.'. "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. Lilian Baron, known professionally as Lynda Baron, 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. 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. Come Outside star Lynda Baron has died, aged 82. Lynda Baron has passed away at the age of 82.The English actress was best known for her roles on various BBC shows, such as Open All Hours where she played 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. Lynda is survived by her two children, Sarah and Morgan. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Thoughts with Lyndas friends and family https://t.co/VnTCPMf8U9. 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. 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. Baron is survived by her two children, daughter Sarah and son Morgan. Other appearances included Doctor Who, Last Of The Summer Wine and Dinner Ladies. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. Despite her many roles over the years, Auntie Mabel in 'Come Outside' is how I'll always remember her.". Read about our approach to external linking. 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! 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. What sad, sad news #RIPLynda. 'She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. Here we are with Su Pollard just before lockdown - RIP Lynda Baron. Baron starred opposite Sir David Jason Actress Lynda Baron, best known for starring in the BBC sitcom Open All Hours and EastEnders, has died at the age of 82. 90s pop legend looks sensational 31 years after huge hit - do you know who? 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 married her husband John M Lee in 1966 and they had two children together, daughter Sarah and son Morgan. Click here to sign up to our free newsletters. is a registered trade mark of Reach Magazines Worldwide Limited and is used under licence by Reach Magazines Publishing Plc. pic.twitter.com/neIonrWOEg. "Each and everyday I learnt so much from you, but mostly 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. She also played Linda Clarke in EastEnders in 2006 and then again from 2008-2009, with a short return in 2016. Lynda Baron has died aged 82 (Image: PA) Iconic actress Lynda Baron has died 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. View our online Press Pack. "Renowned for her leading roles in West End musicals and dramatic productions alike, we have lost a leading light of our world. Described as a "wonderful actress and For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/. 'Thoughts with Lyndas friends and family'. Baron, who also had roles in EastEnders Baron married John M Lee in 1966 and they went on to have two children, Sarah and Morgan. She told the newspaper: "Working with Ronnie Barker and David Jason was unbelievable - two great actors in a brilliantly scripted sitcom. Lynda Baron has died at the age of 82, it has been confirmed. Then in 2016, she was back once more alongside John Partridge from May to June that year. In 1962, Baron married hairdresser and music impresario Cyril Smith, who performed under the name Carol London; they later divorced. Lynda's role on Open All Hours ran across all four series from 1976 to 1985. Lynda Baron has passed away at the age of 82, her agent has announced. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Here we are with Su Pollard just before lockdown - RIP Lynda Baron'. Baron was active in her career until her death. 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. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. We were so honoured when she played a guest role in Citizen Khan. For all the latest celebrity news, sign up to OK! The series was particularly distinctive for Auntie Mabel's choice of transport: a small aeroplane (a Slingsby T67 Firefly) decorated with polka dots. "She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. 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Baron starred opposite Sir David Jason We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. 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. 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. Actress Sally Lindsay, who appeared in Still Open All Hours, paid tribute: "I loved Lynda Baron. 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