At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. The statement read: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved client Lynda Baron. 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 Lilian Baron, known professionally as Lynda Baron, was an 82-year-old English actress. "She had a quality when you watched her that made you feel like you knew her so well.". 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If youve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page wed love to hear from you. 'Thoughts with Lyndas friends and family'. Baron starred opposite Sir David Jason and Ronnie Barker as Here we are with Su Pollard just before lockdown - RIP Lynda Baron. 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. Lynda was best known for her time on the sitcom Open All Hours, where she starred Lynda Baron died from an illness at the age of 82, leaving behind her husband and children. "Each and everyday I learnt so much from you, but mostly we always laughed together. She was born in Urmston, Lancashire, in 1939. 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. "Your energy will live on forever. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Described as a "wonderful actress and Baron also featured in the musical Follies in the West End and in the stage version of In Celebration alongside Orlando Bloom. She originally trained as a dancer at the Royal Academy of Dance. 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. WebLynda Baron. "She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. Tributes have been paid to the popular actress on social media. She was funny and clever and a joy to work with, and she once gifted me a pair of beautiful red shoes. 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". I just wont take jobs that have a lot of stairs., DONT MISS:Not fair on him Claudia Winkleman on family heartbreak[LATEST]Its history repeating George Clooney's warning over Meghan Markle[NEWS]Strictly's Katya Jones reaches out to ex Neil 'I hope you're proud!' '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. 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. Sally Lindsay, who starred alongside Baron in Still Open All Hours, added: "I loved Lynda Baron. 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During her early career, she appeared in repertory theatre and several West End venues. 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. She was so supportive. 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). EastEnders pulled from BBC One tonight and tomorrow, Call The Midwife star Leonie Elliott quits BBC series after six years, BBC in one-off licence fee suspension for venues during King's Coronation, 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 added now poignantly: I have been an actress for a long time now and I hope to go on for quite a while yet. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Actress Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82, her agent has announced. 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. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Actress Lynda Baron, best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82. Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen trying to 'stay upbeat' in sad update, BBCs Clive Myrie flees Ukraine after gruelling journey, EastEnders and Open All Hours actress Lynda Baron has died aged 82, Lynda played Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours, Martin Roberts breaks down in tears after Costco purchase rejected, She returned to EastEnders briefly in 2016, as Linda Clarke, Strictly's Claudia Winkleman issued health warning by famous mum, Susanna Reid details sons' reaction to men fancying her, Strictly's Katya Jones reaches out to ex Neil 'I hope you're proud! 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. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at I thought Id just stay in the country. Actor Stuart Antony also shared a photo alongside the actress and added: "Saddened to hear wonderful friend Lynda Baron has sadly passed away. ", Another tweeted: "I grew up watching her. Baron was nominated for a Bafta in 2011 for her role in The Road To Coronation Street on BBC Four. Lynda Baron with Pippin the dog. "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. The comments below have not been moderated. You played my mum for four wonderful, memorable years in 'Fat Friends'. The actress also appeared on EastEnders as Linda Clarke, Jane Beale's mother. "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. The couple had two adult children, Sarah and Morgan. Reflecting on her career, she told Sunday Post in 2020: "It was certainly a start and I have been quite busy ever since. 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