Leonard Fenton, also popularly known as Dr. Legg of Eastenders has passed away at the age of 95.
Leonard Fenton was an actor, director, and painter from the United Kingdom. He spent more than fifty years in his acting career and continued to appear on television and stage occasionally.
His death news has saddened everyone. People are paying him tribute and remembering the emotional moments from Eastenders that made everyone cry.
Eastenders Cast Leonard Fenton aka Dr. Legg Passed Away
The family of actor Leonard Fenton who was well-known for his role as Dr. Legg in Eastenders, announced his passing at the age of 95 on Saturday, January 29.
He worked in television and cinema, as well as on stage. He acted in National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company, reported The Sky News.
It is with great sadness that Leonard Fenton has passed away at the age of 95. Leonard played Dr. Harold Legg and played that part very well Dr. Legg was Walford’s original GP he is widely trusted within the community and is always there to give advice #EastEnders pic.twitter.com/pkpQMMEvsK
— EastEnders blog (@eastenders_blog) January 31, 2022
His family mentioned in the tribute that the actor considered himself fortunate to have worked with such great of the theatre, including Samuel Beckett, Orson Welles, and Jonathan Miller.
They also added that his love of painting and singing predated his acting career, and they were equally essential to him. Thus, the tributes are flooding in for the actor.
The Eastenders spokesperson released a statement saying that the death of Fenton deeply saddens them. They described him as an actor who turned Dr.Legg into an iconic character. “He will always be remembered,” the statement added.
Leonard Fenton Death Cause Revealed
Leonard Fenton’s family did not mention his death cause. However, they shared that his health worsened towards the end of his life. However, they said they were privileged to be with him during that time.
Safe travels Leonard Fenton. From Orson Welles, Samuel Beckett at The Royal Court, to London’s best and most loved doctor, a fine actor and an even finer man… pic.twitter.com/MFg6zwZgOi
— Olivia Armstrong – Storyteller (@oliviasstories) January 31, 2022
His family did not mention what caused his death. However, his famous character Dr. Harold Legg passed away after losing a battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 98, writes Daily Mail.
It was an emotional scene that brought tears to the viewer’s eyes. The doctor clutched his father’s necklace in his palm as Harold drifted away, sharing poignant moments with Dot until his grip loosened and he passed away.
What Was Leonard Fenton Illness?
Leonard Fenton’s illness is not mentioned in the obituary notice. However, his family said his health worsened, and he took his last breath.
Nevertheless, the family did not mention what illness he was suffering. However, it seems he did not have any severe disease that caused his demise; rather, it could be his old age that affected his health overall.