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. She is also known for playing Linda Clarke, Jane Beale's mother, in a recurring guest role on Eastenders. With equity release you could access a lump-sum of tax-free cash which can be used to enhance your retirement income, make home improvements, or even enjoy a memorable holiday. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. "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. ", Lisa Riley, who played Baron's daughter in ITV's Fat Friends, wrote: "We ALWAYS laughed together. Actress Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. 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 The comments below have not been moderated. "You played my mum for four wonderful, memorable years in Fat Friends. "She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. Actress Sally Lindsay, who appeared in Still Open All Hours, paid tribute: "I loved Lynda Baron. She shared two photos of them together and wrote: 'GOD BLESS YOU LYNDA REST IN PEACE. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Come Outside star Lynda Baron has died, aged 82. 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. Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. Full House star Bob Saget was found dead in a hotel room at the age of 65 in January, whilst on his latest comedy tour across America. Lynda Baron has died at the age of 82, it has been confirmed. ", Another tweeted: "I grew up watching her. READ MORE:Craig Revel Horwood speaks on 'falling in love' with Strictly co-star. She was funny and clever and a joy to work with, and she once gifted me a pair of beautiful red shoes. Harrison added: "Such sad news about Lynda Baron, an actress who was a comforting auntie to a generation of kids she never met. You can unsubscribe at any time. The entertainer had a fanbase spanning two generations. But despite her acting fame, Baron originally trained as a dancer and landed roles in several West End productions. Save Actress and comedian Lynda Baron has died aged 82, her agent has confirmed. Tributes to the talented actress have already begun pouring in. "Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. 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. 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!' Baron married John M Lee in 1966 and they went on to have two children, Sarah and Morgan. 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. 15:46, 7 MAR 2022. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Read about our approach to external linking. The series was particularly distinctive for Auntie Mabel's choice of transport: a small aeroplane (a Slingsby T67 Firefly) decorated with polka dots. Actress Lynda Baron, who appeared in multiple Doctor Who stories, has died. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Here we are with Su Pollard just before lockdown - RIP Lynda Baron. She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. Baron starred opposite Sir David Jason In 2020, she was in the film Dream Horse, about a race horse breeder, which starred Damian Lewis and Joanna Page. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. Here we are with Su Pollard just before lockdown - RIP Lynda Baron'. "It was certainly a start and I have been quite busy ever since," she said. "She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. The actress also appeared on EastEnders as Linda Clarke, Jane Beale's mother. 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. Hope youre high up in the sky with pippin xx". "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. 'This has made me very sad. 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). 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She also played Linda Clarke in EastEnders in 2006 and then again from 2008-2009, with a short return in 2016. ACTRESS Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82. She was 82 years old. 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. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. 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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. Lynda Baron stars in 1997 Coronation Street episode, She was much-loved in Still Open All Hours and returned for the re-boot, Lynda also appeared in Fat friends as well as EastEnders, She starred opposite Sir David Jason and Ronnie Barker in Open All Hours, Frank O'Farrell dead: Former Manchester United manager dies at the age of 94, Thai police admit security breach as woman gets into ambulance carrying Shane Warne's body. 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. 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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. Tributes have been paid to the popular actress on social media. Other appearances included Doctor Who, Last Of The Summer Wine and Dinner Ladies. Her last TV appearance was in January 2017, when she appeared in an episode ofFather Brown. Our thoughts are with her family and friends.". "Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. Actress Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82, her agent has announced. She returned as a regular in the series from November 2008 to February 2009. In 2016, Lynda returned to EastEnders for a brief appearance as Linda, mother of Christian Clarke (John Partridge). ", Don't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! The hit show about a "Renowned for her leading roles in West End musicals and dramatic productions alike, we have lost a leading light of our world. 'She was the nicest person and what a legend. ACTRESS Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82. "Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. 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. Actor Stuart Antony also shared a photo alongside the actress and added: 'Saddened to hear wonderful friend Lynda Baron has sadly passed away. Baron starred opposite Sir David Jason and Ronnie Barker as She was 82 years old. 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