In 2020, she told the Sunday Post that despite being 81 at the time, she was still open to new acting challenges. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. 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. Baron's other credits included The Two Ronnies, 1970s sitcom Oh No, It's Selwyn Froggitt, plus long-running drama The Bill and soap Crossroads and various Carry On films. "Renowned for her leading roles in West End musicals and dramatic productions alike, we have lost a leading light of our world. In 2011, she was nominated for a Bafta for her role in The Road ToCoronation Streeton BBC Four, a one-off drama about the early days of the soap, in which she played actress Violet Carson. Actress Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82, her agent has announced. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK! The actress married John M Lee in 1966 and the couple went on to have two children, Sarah and Morgan. 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. The hit show about a Yorkshire corner shop, which starred Ronnie Barker and Sir David Jason, ran in the 1970s and 80s before being revived in 2013. Baron also appeared in children's show Come Outside and EastEnders. She starred opposite Sir David Jason and Ronnie Barker on the 1970s hit TV show. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. She married John Lee in 1966 and celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 2016. "Renowned for her leading roles in West End musicals and dramatic productions alike, we have lost a leading light of our world. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Actress Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82, her agent has announced. Here we are with Su Pollard just before lockdown - RIP Lynda Baron". Click here to sign up to our free newsletters. 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. Baron was nominated for a Bafta in 2011 for her role in The Road To Coronation Street on BBC Four. 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"I have been an actress for a long time now and I hope to go on for quite a while yet. But despite her acting fame, Baron originally trained as a dancer and landed roles in several West End productions. For all the latest celebrity news, sign up to OK! Baron told The Sunday Post in 2020 that although she loved playing Nurse Gladys and Auntie Mabel in Come Outside, she "couldn't name my favourite of the different characters I have played". "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. What sad, sad news #RIPLynda. She was originally trained as a dancer. 'This has made me very sad. Baron returned as Nurse Gladys Emmanuel in sequel series Still Open All Hours alongside Sir David Jason when it began airing in 2013. She originally trained as a dancer at the Royal Academy of Dance. Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletter. The hit show about a It is hard to imagine a life when I would not be an actress. 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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. Our thoughts are with her family and friends.". 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. Such a lovely lady and a giving, caring person on set. Published: Monday, 7th March 2022 at 3:50 pm, Open All Hours and EastEnders star Lynda Baron dies, aged 82. Something went wrong, please try again later. Read about our approach to external linking. Harry and Meghan evicted from Frogmore Cottage by King Charles after Spare memoir, Emmerdale's Amy Nuttall caught cheating hubby after sexy lingerie slip-up, Constance Marten and lover arrested over manslaughter, Woman found murdered is missing mum who had not been seen since before Xmas, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Credit: PA Who was Lynda Baron? 'She was funny and clever and a joy to work with. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. ", 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. In 2011, Baron scored a Bafta nomination for her role in The Road To Coronation Street on BBC Four, a one-off drama about the early days of the ITV soap, in which she played actress Violet Carson, who famously portrayed Ena Sharples in the long-running series. "Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. The one-off drama followed the early days of the soap, in which she played actress Violet Carson, who portrayed Ena Sharples in the long-running series. Grown-up fans of Come Outside are sharing tributes to their childhood hero Lynda Baron, who died on Monday aged 82. 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Celebs paving the the way to closing the gender pay gap as Euphoria's Zendaya bags $1m per episode. "Renowned for her leading roles in West End musicals and dramatic productions alike, we have lost a leading light of our world. Both appeared in the BBC TV schools programme Come Outside, death was confirmed by her longtime agent Donna French, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). 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. 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. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in. 'Thoughts with Lyndas friends and family'. View our online Press Pack. ', 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 told The Sunday Post she originally trained as a dancer, saying: "I was with the Royal Academy of Dance so I must have been of some use. 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. Award-winning English actress, comedian, and singer, Lynda Baron is dead at the age of 82 on March 7th, 2022. Baron starred opposite Sir David Jason and Ronnie Barker as Actress Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82, her agent has announced. The actress Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82, her agent announced. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. ", Lisa Riley, who played Baron's daughter in ITV's Fat Friends, wrote: "We ALWAYS laughed together. 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. 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. She reflected on her fantastic career and told the Sunday Post in 2020: "I loved playing Nurse Gladys and Auntie Mabel but I couldnt name my favourite of the different characters I have played. 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