More info. ACTRESS Lynda Baron was best known for starring in the BBC sitcom Open All Hours and EastEnders. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in. In BBC soap EastEnders, she played Linda Clarke, the mother of Jane Beale. She appeared in numerous other theatre productions including An Inspector Calls, Stepping Out and The Full Monty. The entertainer had a fanbase spanning two generations. WebAnother one replied: Much loved actress, Lynda Baron, has sadly passed away at the age of 82. Baron told The Sunday Post in 2020 that although she loved playing Nurse Gladys and Auntie Mabel in Come Outside, she "couldn't name my favourite of the different characters I have played". She was 82 years old. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. 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 2011, Baron scored a Bafta nomination for her role in The Road To Coronation Street on BBC Four, a one-off drama about the early days of the ITV soap, in which she played actress Violet Carson, who famously portrayed Ena Sharples in the long-running series. 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 returned as a regular in the series from November 2008 to February 2009. 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.". ", Don't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! 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. @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 The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. She was so supportive. "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 her part in BBC sitcom Open All Hours and her agent and long-term friend has announced the heartbreaking news. "She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. Here we are with Su Pollard just before lockdown - RIP Lynda Baron. She was so supportive. 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. Tributes to the talented actress have already begun pouring in. "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. "We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family.". To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. This has made me very sad. Lynda was best known for her time on the sitcom Open All Hours, where she starred She married John Lee in 1966 and celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 2016. But despite her acting fame, Baron originally trained as a dancer and landed roles in several West End productions. Lynda Baron has died at the age of 82, it has been confirmed. "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! The actress also appeared on EastEnders as Linda Clarke, Jane Beale's mother. #restinpeace #legend love ya xxx.". The actress married John M Lee in 1966 and the couple went on to have two children, Sarah and Morgan. It is hard to imagine a life when I would not be an actress. 's daily celebrity newsletter . 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. The representative continued by saying, "She was a wonderful actress and WebLynda Baron. 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. Harrison added: "Such sad news about Lynda Baron, an actress who was a comforting auntie to a generation of kids she never met. 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. Both appeared in the BBC TV schools programme Come Outside, death was confirmed by her longtime agent Donna French, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). ACTRESS Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82. The TV icon's death was confirmed by her agent, Donna French in a statement. Devastated fans have paid tribute on social media including Elliot who penned: "Sad news about Lynda Baron. The couple had two children and were married until his death in 2001. ", 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. ACTRESS Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82. 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 ACTRESS Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. View our online Press Pack. She is also known for playing Linda Clarke, Jane Beale's mother, in a recurring guest role on Eastenders. 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 BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Actress: Scoop. Actress Lynda Baron has passed away at the age of 82, Lynda was best known for her role as Nurse Gladys on Open All Hours, Tributes to the actress have already begun pouring in, (Image: Piers Allardyce/REX/Shutterstock). "You played my mum for four wonderful, memorable years in Fat Friends. Read about our approach to external linking. 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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, 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. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 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. ", Try 12 issues for 1 today - never miss an issue. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 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.'. Described as a "wonderful actress and great friend" in a statement from her agent, Lynda is survived by her two children, Sarah and Morgan. Talented actress Lynda Baron has sadly passed away at the age of 82, her agent has confirmed, Get daily celeb exclusives and behind the scenes house tours direct to your inbox. Emmerdale actress Lisa Riley paid tribute, recalling fond memories she had of Baron, who played her mother in the drama series Fat Friends. The show's official Twitter account is among the many who have shared tributes to the late actress today. During the 1990s she made appearances in Coronation Street, Dinnerladies (1998), The Mrs Bradley Mysteries (1998), Sunburn (1999), Nancherrow (1999) and Goodnight Sweetheart (1999). In a career spanning multiple decades, the Bafta-nominated star was best known for playing Nurse Gladys Emmanuel 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. 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 star was described as a wonderful actress and great friend in a statement from her agent. Lynda Baron has died aged 82. 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. ", 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. But despite her acting fame, Baron originally trained as a dancer and landed roles in several West End productions. "Each and everyday I learnt so much from you, but mostly we always laughed together. A cause of death is yet to be confirmed. "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. Other appearances included Doctor Who, Last Of The Summer Wine and Dinner Ladies. Lilian Ridgway, known professionally as Lynda Baron, was an English actress, best known for playing Nurse Gladys Emmanuel in the BBC comedy "She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. Baron also featured in the musical Follies in the West End and in the stage version of In Celebration alongside Orlando Bloom. 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. In 1966, she married John M. Lee. She once gifted me a pair of beautiful red shoes. Despite her many roles over the years, Auntie Mabel in 'Come Outside' is how I'll always remember her.". 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. We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family.. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/. 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. 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). 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. During her early career, she appeared in repertory theatre and several West End venues. She was the nicest person and what a legend. #restinpeace #legend love ya xxx.". 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". Baron returned as Nurse Gladys Emmanuel in sequel series Still Open All Hours alongside Sir David Jason when it began airing in 2013. We were so honoured when she played a guest role in Citizen Khan. 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. 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