Lilian Ridgway, known professionally as Lynda Baron, was an English actress, best known for playing Nurse Gladys Emmanuel in the BBC comedy 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. 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". "We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family," said Baron's former agent Donna French in a statement. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Baron starred opposite Sir David Jason She shared two photos of them together and wrote: "God bless you Lynda, rest in peace. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Enjoy this party classic with an updated RT twist - fun for all the family! The statement read: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved client Lynda Baron. A cause of death is yet to be confirmed. For all the latest celebrity news, sign up to OK! 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. 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She starred opposite Sir David Jason and Ronnie Barker as Nurse Gladys Emmanuel in the hit BBC sitcom, which ran for four series starting in 1976. 2023 BBC. A cause of death is yet to be confirmed. 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). We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family.. 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. 'Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. I thought Id just stay in the country. Her first professional job was in panto at Liverpool Empire when she was 16. READ MORE:Craig Revel Horwood speaks on 'falling in love' with Strictly co-star. She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. 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. "Of course, she was lovely. Such a lovely lady and a giving, caring person on set. She also played Linda Clarke in EastEnders in 2006 and then again from 2008-2009, with a short return in 2016. 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. 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. "Your energy will live on forever. 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. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 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 The sad news 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 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. Very sad to hear of the passing of 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". "It was certainly a start and I have been quite busy ever since," she said. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. "She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. "You played my mum for four wonderful, memorable years in Fat Friends. 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. 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. 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 was best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, starring alongside Sir David Jason For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Actress Lynda Baron, best known for starring in the BBC sitcom Open All Hours and EastEnders, has died at the age of 82. I retired once before when I was younger, she said. 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. Our love and thoughts are with Lyndas family and friends. 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. 's daily celebrity newsletter . She was so supportive. "Renowned for her leading roles in West End musicals and dramatic productions alike, we have lost a leading light of our world. 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. 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. 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. Devastated fans have paid tribute on social media including Elliot who penned: "Sad news about Lynda Baron. As Auntie Mabel in Come Outside, she encouraged children to be curious about the world around them, tackling topics such as wood and spiders. Actress and comedian Lynda Baron has died aged 82, her agent has confirmed. The actress Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82, her agent announced. The hit show about a Baron was nominated for a Bafta in 2011 for her role in The Road To Coronation Street on BBC Four. 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. Lynda Baron has died at the age of 82, it has been confirmed. She also appeared in Doctor Who, Last of the Summer Wine, Down To Earth, Dinner Ladies and Barbra Streisand's 1983 film Yentl. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Lynda's film work included Carry On Columbus (1992), You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger (2010) and Diggity's Treasure (2001). Famously known for her roles in Eastenders and Come Outside, she will be greatly missed by many. The representative continued by saying, "She was a wonderful actress and The actress was best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, starring alongside Sir David Jason and Ronnie Barker as Nurse Gladys Emmanuel in the hit programme, which ran for four series starting in 1976. 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. Renowned for her leading roles in West End musicals and dramatic productions alike, we have lost a leading light of our world. Actress Lynda Baron, best known for starring in the BBC sitcom Open All Hours and EastEnders, has died at the age of 82. 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. She also appeared in the sequel Still Open All Hours when it returned in 2013. Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. "Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. Her last TV appearance was in January 2017, when she appeared in an episode ofFather Brown. [LATEST]. 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. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK! 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. ACTRESS Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82. In 1966, she married John M. Lee. Here we are with Su Pollard just before lockdown - RIP Lynda Baron. Actress Lynda Baron, who appeared in multiple Doctor Who stories, has died. Baron is survived by her two children, daughter Sarah and son Morgan. On stage, she featured in the 1987 musical Follies in the West End, the stage version of 2007's In Celebration alongside Orlando Bloom, plus theatre shows including An Inspector Calls, Stepping Out and The Full Monty. 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! 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The actress also appeared on EastEnders as Linda Clarke, Jane Beale's mother. Something went wrong, please try again later. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, 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, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). 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. pic.twitter.com/neIonrWOEg. "Your energy will live on forever. In 2020, she was in the film Dream Horse, about a race horse breeder, which starred Damian Lewis and Joanna Page. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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 agent of nearly 30 years, Donna French, told PA Media: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved client Lynda Baron. 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 most famous part was arguable that of Auntie Mabel in the childrens show Come Outside. 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. Lynda played Grandma in children's television seriesFimbles from 2002-2003 and was Auntie Mabel in educational kids' TV showCome Outside from 1993-1997. 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. Baron originally trained as a dancer at the Royal Academy of Dance andrepertory theatre and several West End venues, Baron appeared in Open All Hours starting in 1976 and also made appearances in the sequel, Still Open All Hours, when it aired in 2013, 'We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family.'. Here we are with Su Pollard just before lockdown - RIP Lynda Baron". In 2014, Lynda spoke to Express.co.uk about her vow never to retire from acting. "I went into rep then and learned so much about acting. Harrison added: "Such sad news about Lynda Baron, an actress who was a comforting auntie to a generation of kids she never met. 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. Actress and comedian Lynda Baron has died aged 82, her agent has confirmed. 90s pop legend looks sensational 31 years after huge hit - do you know who? "She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. RIP Lynda darling.". 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. Former EastEnders actor Stuart Antony wrote: "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. ", Another tweeted: "I grew up watching 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. Her agent said her "iconic roles" were "loved by all generations", adding that she was "a leading light of our world". She shared two photos of them together and wrote: "God bless you Lynda, rest in peace. She married John Lee in 1966 and celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 2016. 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. Baron was nominated for a Bafta in 2011 for her role in The Road To Coronation Street on BBC Four. What's he waiting for? Here we are with Su Pollard just before lockdown - RIP Lynda Baron. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. Tributes flooded in for the late actress when news of her death was confirmed. 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