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. "You played my mum for four wonderful, memorable years in Fat Friends. Baron married John M Lee in 1966 and they went on to have two children, Sarah and Morgan. She was so supportive. 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. We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family.. But despite her acting fame, Baron originally trained as a dancer and landed roles in several West End productions. Leading ladies! Her film credits also included 2020's sports movie Dream Horse which starred Damian Lewis and Joanna Page, Woody Allen's 2006 romantic crime Scoop and 2005's Colour Me Kubrick. WebLynda Baron. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Lynda Baron, who has died aged 82, was well known to television viewers spanning the generations, but her comforting presence in comedy and childrens fare 'This has made me very sad. is a registered trade mark of Reach Magazines Worldwide Limited and is used under licence by Reach Magazines Publishing Plc. Among her many other acting credentials included roles in Oh No, It's Selwyn Froggitt, Doctor Who, Agatha Christies Marple, Fat Friends, Come Outside and The Bill. While a fan said: "RIP Lynda Baron you made my childhood thank you. Read about our approach to external linking. "She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. "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. She was an English actress, singer, and comedian and The actress married John M Lee in 1966 and the couple went on to have two children, Sarah and Morgan. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 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. 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. Here we are with Su Pollard just before lockdown - RIP Lynda Baron. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. 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). She was also in Woody Allen's 2006 romantic crime comedy film Scoop, and 2005's Colour Me Kubrick, about a man who posed as director Stanley Kubrick during production of the film Eyes Wide Shut. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Emmerdale's Amy Nuttall caught cheating hubby after sexy lingerie slip-up, Channel 4 axes reality TV show as broadcaster culls number of programmes, Tommy Fury seen with bandaged eye as he gets lunch with Molly-Mae & daughter, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. 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"We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family.". The show's official Twitter account is among the many who have shared tributes to the late actress today. She said:'I loved playing Nurse Gladys and Auntie Mabel but I couldn't name my favourite of the different characters I have played. @jennacaddyx: RT @ladbible: Actor Lynda Baron, who was best known for starring in BBC sitcom Open All Hours and children's TV show Come Outside, has died - 11 months ago @n4z_m3: RT @boohoo: Rest in peace to Lynda Baron, a national treasure and childhood icon to millions We will love Auntie Mabel and Pippin always - 11 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. Her agent said her "iconic roles" were "loved by all generations", adding that she was "a leading light of our world". 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. She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. 'She was funny and clever and a joy to work with. By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 'Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. The actress reflected on her career in 2020, and told the Sunday Post: I loved playing Nurse Gladys and Auntie Mabel but I couldnt name my favourite of the different characters I have played. Baron was nominated for a Bafta in 2011 for her role in The Road To Coronation Street on BBC Four. Come Outside star Lynda Baron has died, aged 82. The entertainer had a fanbase spanning two generations. OK! ACTRESS Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82. ", Don't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! 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. Emmerdale actress Lisa Riley paid tribute, recalling fond memories she had of Baron, who played her mother in the drama series Fat Friends. It is hard to imagine a life when I would not be an actress.. Here we are with Su Pollard just before lockdown - RIP Lynda Baron'. "She had a quality when you watched her that made you feel like you knew her so well.". Baron, who also had roles in EastEnders 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. Harrison added: "Such sad news about Lynda Baron, an actress who was a comforting auntie to a generation of kids she never met. "I went into rep then and learned so much about acting. Grown-up fans of Come Outside are sharing tributes to their childhood hero Lynda Baron, who died on Monday aged 82. She briefly appeared in the BBC One soap opera EastEnders in 2006 as Linda Clarke, the mother of Jane Beale. 'She was the nicest person and what a legend. She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. In 2020, she told the Sunday Post that despite being 81 at the time, she was still open to new acting challenges. 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. 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. For other inquiries, Contact Us. In 2016, Lynda returned to EastEnders for a brief appearance as Linda, mother of Christian Clarke (John Partridge). 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 Lynda is survived by her two children, Sarah and Morgan. "We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family.". Lynda was best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours as Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, which ran for four series starting in 1976. ACTRESS Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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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. The Duke of York has reportedly been offered Frogmore Cottage - the home gifted to Harry and Meghan by the late Queen - and we want to know what you think. 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 Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Lynda is survived by her two children, Sarah and Morgan. "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. During the 1990s she made appearances in Coronation Street, Dinnerladies (1998), The Mrs Bradley Mysteries (1998), Sunburn (1999), Nancherrow (1999) and Goodnight Sweetheart (1999). RIP Lynda darling.". The English actress was best known for her roles on various BBC shows, such as Open All Hours where she played Nurse Gladys, and her portrayal of Linda Clarke in EastEnders. 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). Our thoughts are with her family and friends.". For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/. pic.twitter.com/neIonrWOEg. In BBC soap EastEnders, she played Linda Clarke, the mother of Jane Beale. Thoughts with Lyndas friends and family https://t.co/VnTCPMf8U9. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletter. Then in 2016, she was back once more alongside John Partridge from May to June that year. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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. RIP Lynda darling x", EastEnders and The Bill actor Stuart Anthony said: "She was the nicest person and what a legend. 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! She was funny and clever and a joy to work with, and she once gifted me a pair of beautiful red shoes. Lynda Baron has died at the age of 82, it has been confirmed. In 1966, she married John M. Lee. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease 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'. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. 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. ", 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. She also played Linda Clarke in EastEnders in 2006 and then again from 2008-2009, with a short return in 2016. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 's daily newsletter. Writer and presenter Adil Ray, who created BBC sitcom Citizen Khan, wrote: 'Very sad to hear of the passing of Lynda Baron. 'Such a lovely lady and a giving, caring person on set. Actress Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82, her agent has announced. 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. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. "Your energy will live on forever. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Our thoughts are with her family and friends.'. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. 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 you made my childhood thank you actress. 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