Emmerdale actress Lisa Riley paid tribute, recalling fond memories she had of Baron, who played her mother in the drama series Fat Friends. 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. By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. 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 starred opposite Sir David Jason and Ronnie Barker on the 1970s hit TV show. It is hard to imagine a life when I would not be an actress. 2023 BBC. 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. She originally trained as a dancer at the Royal Academy of Dance. Baron is survived by her two children, daughter Sarah and son Morgan. 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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. Vote in our poll. RIP Lynda darling x", EastEnders and The Bill actor Stuart Anthony said: "She was the nicest person and what a legend. 's daily celebrity newsletter . Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. 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She was funny and clever and a joy to work with, and she once gifted me a pair of beautiful red shoes. 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. 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. What's he waiting for? Emmerdale actress Lisa Riley paid tribute, recalling fond memories she had of Baron, who played her mother in the drama series Fat Friends. ", Greek transport minister resigns after deadly train crash, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Renowned for her leading roles in West End musicals and dramatic productions alike, we have lost a leading light of our world. "We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family.". This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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 The actress reflected on her career in 2020, and told the Sunday Post: I loved playing Nurse Gladys and Auntie Mabel but I couldnt name my favourite of the different characters I have played. "You played my mum for four wonderful, memorable years in Fat Friends. 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. 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. The actress married John M Lee in 1966 and the couple went on to have two children, Sarah and Morgan. Actor Stuart Antony also shared a photo alongside the actress and added: 'Saddened to hear wonderful friend Lynda Baron has sadly passed away. Writer and presenter Adil Ray, who created BBC sitcom Citizen Khan, wrote: 'Very sad to hear of the passing of Lynda Baron. Baron starred opposite Sir David Jason Ed Sheerans touring partner's son, 16, tragically killed in car wreck, Sister Wives Janelle Brown doesnt approve of Christines new romance, Inside 1000-lb Sisters stars Amy and Michael's secret fights over kids, Today's Savannah Guthrie abruptly leaves show after scary new medical diagnosis, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. 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 has made me very sad. 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 married John M Lee in 1966 and they went on to have two children, Sarah and Morgan. 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! Emmerdale's Amy Nuttall caught cheating hubby after sexy lingerie slip-up, Channel 4 axes reality TV show as broadcaster culls number of programmes, Tommy Fury seen with bandaged eye as he gets lunch with Molly-Mae & daughter, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Lynda was best known for her time on the sitcom Open All Hours, where she starred Lynda Baron has died at the age of 82, it has been confirmed. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. "Each and everyday I learnt so much from you, but mostly we always laughed together. 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. We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family.. Lynda Baron cause of death, wife, children, net worth. Very sad to hear of the passing of Lynda Baron. Actor Lynda Baron has died at the age of 82. Tributes to the talented actress have already begun pouring in. "She was the nicest person and what a legend. 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. 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). 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. You played my mum for four wonderful, memorable years in 'Fat Friends'. 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 dies aged 82. Hope youre high up in the sky with pippin xx". 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She might be familiar to the younger generation as Auntie Mabel in 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 shared two photos of them together and wrote: "God bless you Lynda, rest in peace. As Auntie Mabel in Come Outside, she encouraged children to be curious about the world around them, tackling topics such as wood and spiders. Actress and comedian Lynda Baron has died aged 82, her agent has confirmed. During her early career, she appeared in repertory theatre and several West End venues. "We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family.". View our online Press Pack. ACTRESS Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82. "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 comments below have not been moderated. Lynda Baron has passed away at the age of 82, her agent has announced. 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. Baron starred opposite Sir David Jason and Ronnie Barker as The actress was best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, starring alongside Sir David Jason "She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. RIP Lynda darling.". 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. In 1966, she married John M. Lee. 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Come Outside ran from 1993 to 1997, during which time the character of Pippin, a mixed-breed dog - half Tibetan Terrier, half Bearded Collie - was played by two different canines. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. In 2016, Lynda returned to EastEnders for a brief appearance as Linda, mother of Christian Clarke (John Partridge). Credit: PA Who was Lynda Baron? "She had a quality when you watched her that made you feel like you knew her so well.". 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. "Each and everyday I learnt so much from you, but mostly we always laughed together. 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Baron starred opposite Sir David Jason and Ronnie Barker as Arkwright's busty love interest Nurse Gladys Emmanuel in the hit BBC sitcom, which ran for four series starting in 1976. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. She married her husband John M Lee in 1966 and they had two children together, daughter Sarah and son Morgan. 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 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. Celebs paving the the way to closing the gender pay gap as Euphoria's Zendaya bags $1m per episode. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family.. The TV icon's death was confirmed by her agent, Donna French in a statement. 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. 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. She reprised the role in Still Open All Hours from 2013-2016. Our thoughts are with her family and friends.". 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. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Award-winning English actress, comedian, and singer, Lynda Baron is dead at the age of 82 on March 7th, 2022. 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. "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. 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.

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