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. Here we are with Su Pollard just before lockdown - RIP Lynda Baron'. Something went wrong, please try again later. Baron was active in her career until her death. 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. 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. 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". #restinpeace #legend love ya xxx.". Here we are with Su Pollard just before lockdown - RIP Lynda Baron. Writer and presenter Adil Ray, who created BBC sitcom Citizen Khan, wrote: 'Very sad to hear of the passing of Lynda Baron. 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. What sad, sad news #RIPLynda. Read about our approach to external linking. "Each and everyday I learnt so much from you, but mostly we always laughed together. The actors death was confirmed by her longtime agent Donna French. Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. RIP Lynda darling.'. The hit show about a Actress Lynda Baron, best known for starring in the BBC sitcom Open All Hours and EastEnders, has died at the age of 82. Baron's ties to the soap world go beyond her recurring role in EastEnders, as she also earned a BAFTA nomination for her performance in The Road to Coronation Street, which dramatised the days leading up to the ITV drama's premiere. 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. 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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. "We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family.". The couple had two adult children, Sarah and Morgan. She originally trained as a dancer at the Royal Academy of Dance. 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.". 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 Met her 5 years ago and was more than a little bit starstruck. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. She starred opposite Sir David Jason Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. The comments below have not been moderated. View our online Press Pack. ACTRESS Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82. Credit: PA Who was Lynda Baron? 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. 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 starred opposite Sir David Jason and Ronnie Barker as Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. 'Each & everyday I learnt so much from you, but mostly we ALWAYS laughed together, your energy will live on FOREVER #restinpeace #legend love ya xxx'. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. She briefly appeared in the BBC One soap opera EastEnders in 2006 as Linda Clarke, the mother of Jane Beale. 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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. ", GOD BLESS YOU LYNDAREST IN PEACE you played my mum for four wonderful,memorable years in Fat Friendseach & everyday,I learnt so much from you,but mostly we ALWAYS laughed together,your energy will live on FOREVER #restinpeace #legend love ya xxx pic.twitter.com/PcAeeXSmBp, Were deeply saddened to hear that Lynda Baron has passed away. In Roy Clarke's Open All Hours, she played the long-suffering Nurse Gladys, who resisted the amorous attempts of shop owner Albert Arkwright, played by Barker, to woo her. 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. She had a quality when you watched her that made you feel like you knew her so well". She is also known for playing Linda Clarke, Jane Beale's mother, in a recurring guest role on Eastenders. '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. Vote in our poll. In BBC soap EastEnders, she played Linda Clarke, the mother of Jane Beale. Published: 10:05 EST, 7 March 2022 | Updated: 20:34 EST, 7 March 2022. Actress Lynda Baron, best known for starring in the BBC sitcom Open All Hours and EastEnders, has died at the age of 82. Described as a "wonderful actress and In 2014, Lynda spoke to Express.co.uk about her vow never to retire from acting. 'This has made me very sad. [LATEST]. A cause of death is yet to be confirmed. She returned as a regular in the series from November 2008 to February 2009. Former EastEnders actor Stuart Antony wrote: "Saddened to hear wonderful friend Lynda Baron has sadly passed away. The actress Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82, her agent announced. In 2020, she told the Sunday Post that despite being 81 at the time, she was still open to new acting challenges. RIP Lynda darling x", EastEnders and The Bill actor Stuart Anthony said: "She was the nicest person and what a legend. Tributes flooded in for the late actress when news of her death was confirmed. 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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved client Lynda Baron," she said, per the BBC. She played actress Violet Carson, who portrayed Ena Sharples in the long-running series. 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