The couple had two adult children, Sarah and Morgan. Baron's agent Donna French said: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved client Lynda Baron. Actress Lynda Baron, best known for starring in the BBC sitcom Open All Hours and EastEnders, has died at the age of 82. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Such a lovely lady and a giving, caring person on set. 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 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. 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 starred opposite Sir David Jason and Ronnie Barker as Become an OK! Lynda is survived by her two children, Sarah and Morgan. Lynda's film work included Carry On Columbus (1992), You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger (2010) and Diggity's Treasure (2001). Lynda is survived by her two children, Sarah and Morgan. RIP Lynda darling.". Enjoy this party classic with an updated RT twist - fun for all the family! VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. is a registered trade mark of Reach Magazines Worldwide Limited and is used under licence by Reach Magazines Publishing Plc. 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. She was born in Urmston, Lancashire, in 1939. EastEnders pulled from BBC One tonight and tomorrow, Call The Midwife star Leonie Elliott quits BBC series after six years, BBC in one-off licence fee suspension for venues during King's Coronation, 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 added now poignantly: I have been an actress for a long time now and I hope to go on for quite a while yet. Actress Lynda Baron, best known for starring in the BBC sitcom Open All Hours and EastEnders, has died at the age of 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. 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. She shared two photos of them together and wrote: "God bless you Lynda, rest in peace. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. She might be familiar to the younger generation as Auntie Mabel in The entertainer had a fanbase spanning two generations. In 1962, Baron married hairdresser and music impresario Cyril Smith, who performed under the name Carol London; they later divorced. #restinpeace #legend love ya xxx.". She shared two photos of them together and wrote: "God bless you Lynda, rest in peace. Published: 10:05 EST, 7 March 2022 | Updated: 20:34 EST, 7 March 2022. "Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. Baron first appeared on Doctor Who in the classic 1983 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 originally trained as a dancer. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "She had a quality when you watched her that made you feel like you knew her so well.". Her film credits also included 2020's sports movie Dream Horse which starred Damian Lewis and Joanna Page, Woody Allen's 2006 romantic crime Scoop and 2005's Colour Me Kubrick. Our thoughts are with her family and friends.'. This has made me very sad. Renowned for her leading roles in West End musicals and dramatic productions alike, we have lost a leading light of our world. 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. "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 the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82. 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. ", 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. Actress Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82, her agent has announced. ', 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. Very sad to hear of the passing of Lynda Baron. "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. "Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. She was funny and clever and a joy to work with, and she once gifted me a pair of beautiful red shoes. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. "I have been an actress for a long time now and I hope to go on for quite a while yet. Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. Her last TV appearance was in January 2017, when she appeared in an episode ofFather Brown. 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Thoughts with Lyndas friends and family https://t.co/VnTCPMf8U9. Actress Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82, her agent has announced. She played actress Violet Carson, who portrayed Ena Sharples in the long-running series. A cause of death is yet to be confirmed. She had a quality when you watched her that made you feel like you knew her so well". Lilian Baron, known professionally as Lynda Baron, 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. The actress Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82, her agent announced. You played my mum for four wonderful, memorable years in 'Fat Friends'. View our online Press Pack. Come Outside star Lynda Baron has died, aged 82. ACTRESS Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82. 'We were so honoured when she played a guest role in Citizen Khan. 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. "Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved client Lynda Baron," she said, per the BBC. 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. Tributes flooded in for the late actress when news of her death was confirmed. I retired once before when I was younger, she said. 15:46, 7 MAR 2022. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/. Vote in our poll. Here we are with Su Pollard just before lockdown - RIP Lynda Baron. 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.'. "Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. 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. The star was described as a wonderful actress and great friend in a statement from her agent. Actor Lynda Baron has died at the age of 82. Lynda Baron with Pippin the dog. 'Thoughts with Lyndas friends and family'. 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. As Auntie Mabel in Come Outside, she encouraged children to be curious about the world around them, tackling topics such as wood and spiders. Here we are with Su Pollard just before lockdown - RIP Lynda Baron. @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 Lynda was best known for her time on the sitcom Open All Hours, where she starred DeSantis won't say he's running. Lynda Baron dies aged 82. Baron was nominated for a Bafta in 2011 for her role in The Road To Coronation Street on BBC Four. 'She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. She also appeared in Doctor Who, Last of the Summer Wine, Down To Earth, Dinner Ladies and Barbra Streisand's 1983 film Yentl. Baron, who also had roles in EastEnders ACTRESS Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82. It was hard work because you were constantly doing one drama, rehearsing the next one and learning the lines of the one after that. Actress Sally Lindsay, who appeared in Still Open All Hours, paid tribute: "I loved Lynda Baron. Other appearances included Doctor Who, Last Of The Summer Wine and Dinner Ladies. And she had roles in Doctor Who, Last Of The Summer Wine and Dinner Ladies. 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. What sad, sad news #RIPLynda. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. You can unsubscribe at any time. We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family.. 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. Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletter. Devastated fans have paid tribute on social media including Elliot who penned: "Sad news about Lynda 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. Actress: Scoop. Credit: PA Who was Lynda Baron? Hope youre high up in the sky with pippin xx". 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. During the 1990s she made appearances in Coronation Street, Dinnerladies (1998), The Mrs Bradley Mysteries (1998), Sunburn (1999), Nancherrow (1999) and Goodnight Sweetheart (1999). 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. 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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. Her agent of nearly 30 years, Donna French, told PA Media: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved client Lynda Baron. "Of course, she was lovely. "Each and everyday I learnt so much from you, but mostly we always laughed together. "Your energy will live on forever. 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. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK! The couple had two children and were married until his death in 2001. Her first professional job was in panto at Liverpool Empire when she was 16. 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Tributes have been paid to the popular actress on social media. She returned as a regular in the series from November 2008 to February 2009. 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). I dont think Ill do it again. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. 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. RIP Lynda darling x", EastEnders and The Bill actor Stuart Anthony said: "She was the nicest person and what a legend. 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!' 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. 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. Tributes to the talented actress have already begun pouring in. Actress Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82, her agent has announced. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. ACTRESS Lynda Baron was best known for starring in the BBC sitcom Open All Hours and EastEnders. She was the nicest person and what a legend. 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. Her agent said her "iconic roles" were "loved by all generations", adding that she was "a leading light of our world". 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"Renowned for her leading roles in West End musicals and dramatic productions alike, we have lost a leading light of our world. "Your energy will live on forever. Baron starred opposite Sir David Jason and Ronnie Barker as 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. 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. Celebs paving the the way to closing the gender pay gap as Euphoria's Zendaya bags $1m per episode. During her early career, she appeared in repertory theatre and several West End venues. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Leading ladies! This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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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. The hit show about a 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. RIP Lynda darling.'. Lynda Baron has died aged 82. In 2020, she told the Sunday Post that despite being 81 at the time, she was still open to new acting challenges. "She was the nicest person and what a legend. 's daily newsletter. "We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family.". I thought Id just stay in the country. View our online Press Pack. The actress also appeared on EastEnders as Linda Clarke, Jane Beale's mother. The series was particularly distinctive for Auntie Mabel's choice of transport: a small aeroplane (a Slingsby T67 Firefly) decorated with polka dots. 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