Actress Lynda Baron, who appeared in multiple Doctor Who stories, has died. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK! While TV channel Gold's official Twitter wrote: "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. The actress also appeared on EastEnders as Linda Clarke, Jane Beale's mother. 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. Tributes have been paid to the popular actress on social media. 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. Most recently, she appeared opposite Toni Collette in sports comedy-drama Dream Horse, which was released in the UK last summer to a strong reception from critics. She was so supportive. The actress Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82, her agent announced. The actress was best known for her part in BBC sitcom Open All Hours and her agent and long-term friend has announced the heartbreaking news. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. 'Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. The couple had two children and were married until his death in 2001. Harrison added: "Such sad news about Lynda Baron, an actress who was a comforting auntie to a generation of kids she never met. Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. WebAnother one replied: Much loved actress, Lynda Baron, has sadly passed away at the age of 82. And she had roles in Doctor Who, Last Of The Summer Wine and Dinner Ladies. 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. 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. She was the nicest person and what a legend. 's daily celebrity newsletter . She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. 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. Her agent of nearly 30 years Dawn French told PA: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved client Lynda Baron. "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. Famously known for her roles in Eastenders and Come Outside, she will be greatly missed by many. 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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. She was so supportive. #restinpeace #legend love ya xxx.". The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Actor Stuart Antony also shared a photo alongside the actress and added: "Saddened to hear wonderful friend Lynda Baron has sadly passed away. 'Renowned for her leading roles in West End musicals and dramatic productions alike, we have lost a leading light of our world. 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. 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. What's he waiting for? There was never a day when we did not have a great laugh ourselves and that carried on when Still Open All Hours became a series.". She was funny and clever and a joy to work with, and she once gifted me a pair of beautiful red shoes. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 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. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 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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. "Your energy will live on forever. 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 also appeared in the ITV sitcom Oh No, It's Selwyn Froggitt, BBC soap EastEnders as Linda Clarke, the mother of Jane Beale, and made appearances in Doctor Who, Last Of The Summer Wine and Dinner Ladies. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. She was funny and clever and a joy to work with, and she once gifted me a pair of beautiful red shoes. 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. Baron starred opposite Sir David Jason and Ronnie Barker as "I went into rep then and learned so much about acting. 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. She married John Lee in 1966 and celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 2016. In 2020, she was in the film Dream Horse, about a race horse breeder, which starred Damian Lewis and Joanna Page. This has made me very sad. Another added: "Such sad news about Lynda Baron, an actress who was a comforting auntie to a generation of kids she never met. Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletter. Lynda was best known for her time on the sitcom Open All Hours, where she starred 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. We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family.. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/. Here we are with Su Pollard just before lockdown - RIP Lynda Baron". Baron starred opposite Sir David Jason and Ronnie Barker as Baron, who also had roles in EastEnders Pat McAfee confirms he has 'officially been served by Brett Favre' after accusing ex-Packers QB of 'stealing from the poor people of Mississippi' in $77m welfare fraud scheme three weeks after DailyMail.com first broke the story! Read about our approach to external linking. "We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family.". 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. 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. 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. For other inquiries, Contact Us. The couple had two adult children, Sarah and Morgan. The TV icon's death was confirmed by her agent, Donna French in a statement. 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). To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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