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. The show's official Twitter account is among the many who have shared tributes to the late actress today. 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!' We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Lynda Baron has passed away at the age of 82, her agent has announced. 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. The sad news Something went wrong, please try again later. And she had roles in Doctor Who, Last Of The Summer Wine and Dinner Ladies. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. While a fan said: "RIP Lynda Baron you made my childhood thank you. 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. But despite her acting fame, Baron originally trained as a dancer and landed roles in several West End productions. You can unsubscribe at any time. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. She might be familiar to the younger generation as Auntie Mabel in She had a quality when you watched her that made you feel like you knew her so well". You can unsubscribe at any time. Other appearances included Doctor Who, Last Of The Summer Wine and Dinner Ladies. "She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. Renowned for her leading roles in West End musicals and dramatic productions alike, we have lost a leading light of our world. 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.". The couple had two adult children, Sarah and Morgan. 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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. 'We were so honoured when she played a guest role in Citizen Khan. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. 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). She played actress Violet Carson, who portrayed Ena Sharples in the long-running series. Her most famous part was arguable that of Auntie Mabel in the childrens show Come Outside. Baron was nominated for a Bafta in 2011 for her role in The Road To Coronation Street on BBC Four. Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. 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. 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. Lynda Baron with Pippin the dog. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at In a career spanning multiple decades, the Bafta-nominated star was best known for playing Nurse Gladys Emmanuel She also appeared in the sequel Still Open All Hours when it returned in 2013. 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. 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 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. ", Another tweeted: "I grew up watching her. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family.. 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 actress married John M Lee in 1966 and the couple went on to have two children, Sarah and Morgan. 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. Actress Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82, her agent has announced. pic.twitter.com/neIonrWOEg. Our thoughts are with her family and 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. 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. '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. 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). Baron was nominated for a Bafta in 2011 for her role in The Road To Coronation Street on BBC Four. 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.'. RIP Lynda darling.'. She told the newspaper: "Working with Ronnie Barker and David Jason was unbelievable - two great actors in a brilliantly scripted sitcom. Described as a "wonderful actress and great friend" in a statement from her agent, Lynda is survived by her two children, Sarah and Morgan. She also played Linda Clarke in EastEnders in 2006 and then again from 2008-2009, with a short return in 2016. "Of course, she was lovely. 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But despite her acting fame, Baron originally trained as a dancer and landed roles in several West End productions. #restinpeace #legend love ya xxx.". More info. 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. ', 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. 'She was the nicest person and what a legend. "It was certainly a start and I have been quite busy ever since," she said. Lynda's film work included Carry On Columbus (1992), You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger (2010) and Diggity's Treasure (2001). 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. Lynda Baron has died aged 82 (Image: PA) Iconic actress Lynda Baron has died aged 82. 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 Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Credit: PA Who was Lynda Baron? 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. 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! She starred opposite Sir David Jason and Ronnie Barker on the 1970s hit TV show. Described as a "wonderful actress and Her agent said her "iconic roles" were "loved by all generations", adding that she was "a leading light of our world". Another added: "Such sad news about Lynda Baron, an actress who was a comforting auntie to a generation of kids she never met. 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. Baron originally trained as a dancer at the Royal Academy of Dance and repertory theatre and several West End venues. She also appeared in Doctor Who, Last of the Summer Wine, Down To Earth, Dinner Ladies and Barbra Streisand's 1983 film Yentl. She married her husband John M Lee in 1966 and they had two children together, daughter Sarah and son Morgan. 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. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. 'This has made me very sad. Lynda Baron dies aged 82. View our online Press Pack. "She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. [LATEST]. 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. Despite her many roles over the years, Auntie Mabel in 'Come Outside' is how I'll always remember her.". Baron first appeared on Doctor Who in the classic 1983 Sally Lindsay said in a tweet: "I loved Lynda Baron. Actress Lynda Baron, who appeared in multiple Doctor Who stories, has died. Lynda's role on Open All Hours ran across all four series from 1976 to 1985. She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. 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. Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. It is hard to imagine a life when I would not be an actress. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Lynda Baron has passed away at the age of 82. 90s pop legend looks sensational 31 years after huge hit - do you know who? Harrison added: "Such sad news about Lynda Baron, an actress who was a comforting auntie to a generation of kids she never met. 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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. 'Such a lovely lady and a giving, caring person on set. This has made me very sad. The following year, she played Mrs Rudge in an episode of Father Brown. 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. Actress Sally Lindsay, who appeared in Still Open All Hours, paid tribute: "I loved Lynda Baron. The couple had two children and were married until his death in 2001. "We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family.". We were so honoured when she played a guest role in Citizen Khan. During the 1990s she made appearances in Coronation Street, Dinnerladies (1998), The Mrs Bradley Mysteries (1998), Sunburn (1999), Nancherrow (1999) and Goodnight Sweetheart (1999). For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/. She was funny and clever and a joy to work with, and she once gifted me a pair of beautiful red shoes. What sad, sad news #RIPLynda. 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