You can unsubscribe at any time. Read about our approach to external linking. Lynda Baron died from an illness at the age of 82, leaving behind her husband and children. 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 BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Lynda Baron has passed away at the age of 82.The English actress was best known for her roles on various BBC shows, such as Open All Hours where she played Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. More info. Baron is survived by her two children, daughter Sarah and son Morgan. 2023 BBC. Baron, who also had roles in EastEnders A cause of death is yet to be confirmed. The sad news 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. She played actress Violet Carson, who portrayed Ena Sharples in the long-running series. She had a quality when you watched her that made you feel like you knew her so well". 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 her role as Nurse Gladys Emmanuel in BBC TV sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82. Actress and comedian Lynda Baron has died aged 82, her agent has confirmed. Described as a "wonderful actress and Lynda Baron, who featured in shows such as 'Open All Hours' and 'EastEnders', has died at the age of 82. Baron returned as Nurse Gladys Emmanuel in sequel series Still Open All Hours alongside Sir David Jason when it began airing in 2013. 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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. 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Lynda Baron, Ronnie Barker and David Jason starred in in Open All Hours, Baron and Auntie Mabel's dog Pippin were known to a generation of children for the show Come Outside, Baron played Linda Clarke in EastEnders on and off over a decade, Bernard Cribbins and Lynda Baron appeared in Down To Earth in 2005, James Baxter, Sir David Jason and Linda Baron starred in Still Open All Hours. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged in, Please refresh your browser to be logged in. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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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. Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. Lynda Baron has passed away at the age of 82, her agent has announced. Enjoy this party classic with an updated RT twist - fun for all the family! It is hard to imagine a life when I would not be an actress.. She starred opposite Sir David Jason and Ronnie Barker on the 1970s hit TV show. In a career spanning multiple decades, the Bafta-nominated star was best known for playing Nurse Gladys Emmanuel "She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. Lynda is survived by her two children, Sarah and Morgan. Our thoughts are with her family and friends.". ", Donna added: "We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family.". "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. ACTRESS Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82. 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. The following year, she played Mrs Rudge in an episode of Father Brown. Credit: PA Who was Lynda Baron? ACTRESS Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82. She told the newspaper: "Working with Ronnie Barker and David Jason was unbelievable - two great actors in a brilliantly scripted sitcom. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/. Baron originally trained as a dancer at the Royal Academy of Dance and repertory theatre and several West End venues. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Then from the 2000s onwards, she continued to work regularly on TV and stage, with credits including Fat Friends (2000-2005), The Bill (2000),Peak Practice(2001),Down to Earth(2005),Rome(2005) andCasualty(2009). Harrison added: "Such sad news about Lynda Baron, an actress who was a comforting auntie to a generation of kids she never met. She was 82 years old. "She had a quality when you watched her that made you feel like you knew her so well.". She was funny and clever and a joy to work with, and she once gifted me a pair of beautiful red shoes. 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. 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. "She was the nicest person and what a legend. Famously known for her roles in Eastenders and Come Outside, she will be greatly missed by many. 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. WebAnother one replied: Much loved actress, Lynda Baron, has sadly passed away at the age of 82. Something went wrong, please try again later. "We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family.". 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 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. Her last TV appearance was in January 2017, when she appeared in an episode ofFather Brown. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. 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 briefly appeared in the BBC One soap opera EastEnders in 2006 as Linda Clarke, the mother of Jane Beale. Sally Lindsay, who playedKath Agnew in the BBC sitcom Still Open All Hours, paid tribute to her co-star Lynda Baron, writing on Twitter: 'I loved Lynda Baron. 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!' As Auntie Mabel in Come Outside, she encouraged children to be curious about the world around them, tackling topics such as wood and spiders. I thought Id just stay in the country. Award-winning English actress, comedian, and singer, Lynda Baron is dead at the age of 82 on March 7th, 2022. A statement 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. 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