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. 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. 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". See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. 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 actress Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82, her agent announced. Lynda Baron has died aged 82 (Image: PA) Iconic actress Lynda Baron has died aged 82. She once gifted me a pair of beautiful red shoes. 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. Baron starred opposite Sir David Jason and Ronnie Barker as She was born in Urmston, Lancashire, in 1939. Lynda Baron with Pippin the dog. ", 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. ", Lisa Riley, who played Baron's daughter in ITV's Fat Friends, wrote: "We ALWAYS laughed together. "She was the nicest person and what a legend. She starred opposite Sir David Jason Actress Sally Lindsay, who appeared in Still Open All Hours, paid tribute: "I loved Lynda Baron. Here we are with Su Pollard just before lockdown - RIP Lynda Baron. Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. Described as a "wonderful actress and "I went into rep then and learned so much about acting. Tributes to the talented actress have already begun pouring in. 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. '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'. Here we are with Su Pollard just before lockdown - RIP Lynda Baron. Very sad to hear of the passing of Lynda Baron. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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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. The show's official Twitter account is among the many who have shared tributes to the late actress today. WebAnother one replied: Much loved actress, Lynda Baron, has sadly passed away at the age of 82. She played actress Violet Carson, who portrayed Ena Sharples in the long-running series. Actor Lynda Baron has died at the age of 82. Become an OK! Both appeared in the BBC TV schools programme Come Outside, death was confirmed by her longtime agent Donna French, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). ", Another tweeted: "I grew up watching her. ACTRESS Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82. Famously known for her roles in Eastenders and Come Outside, she will be greatly missed by many. 15:46, 7 MAR 2022. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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. Our thoughts are with her family and friends.'. 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. Lynda Baron has passed away 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. 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. 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. 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. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Baron originally trained as a dancer at the Royal Academy of Dance and repertory theatre and several West End venues. Lynda is survived by her two children, Sarah and Morgan. Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletter. 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). Lynda was best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours as Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, which ran for four series starting in 1976. 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. Met her 5 years ago and was more than a little bit starstruck. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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She was an English actress, singer, and comedian and Here we are with Su Pollard just before lockdown - RIP Lynda Baron'. 'Thoughts with Lyndas friends and family'. "Your energy will live on forever. Lynda Baron has died aged 82. "Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. 'She was the nicest person and what a legend. Baron's agent Donna French said: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved client Lynda Baron. She was funny and clever and a joy to work with, and she once gifted me a pair of beautiful red shoes. "You played my mum for four wonderful, memorable years in Fat Friends. OK! The statement read: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved client Lynda Baron. 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 In 2020, she was in the film Dream Horse, about a race horse breeder, which starred Damian Lewis and Joanna Page. The entertainer had a fanbase spanning two generations. 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. 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. 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. Published: Monday, 7th March 2022 at 3:50 pm, Open All Hours and EastEnders star Lynda Baron dies, aged 82. Other appearances included Doctor Who, Last Of The Summer Wine and Dinner Ladies. Actress Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82. 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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. Celebs paving the the way to closing the gender pay gap as Euphoria's Zendaya bags $1m per episode. Her first professional job was in panto at Liverpool Empire when she was 16. 2023 BBC. 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. Lilian Baron, known professionally as Lynda Baron, was an 82-year-old English actress. 'She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. She is also fondly remembered by many as a regular face in their childhood viewing, thanks to her role in CBBC's educational programme Come Outside, where she played Auntie Mabel instantly recognisable by her polka dot plane. The representative continued by saying, "She was a wonderful actress and "We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family.". Actress and comedian Lynda Baron has died aged 82, her agent has confirmed. "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. '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. ACTRESS Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82. The star was described as a wonderful actress and great friend in a statement from her agent. Renowned for her leading roles in West End musicals and dramatic productions alike, we have lost a leading light of our world. Lynda's role on Open All Hours ran across all four series from 1976 to 1985. 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