Actress Lynda Baron, who was best known for her role in the BBC sitcom Open All Hours, passed away at the age of 82.
Ronnie Barker and Sir David Jason starred in the film Open All Hours, which was set in a Yorkshire corner shop.
It originally aired in the 1970s and 1980s before being resurrected in 2013 as ‘Still Open All Hours.’
Baron was also known for co-starring with dog Pippin in the BBC children’s show Come Outside as Auntie Mabel.
What Was Lynda Baron Illness? Know The Details
Lynda Baron was not reported to suffer from any illness. Unfortunately, the actress died at the age of 82.
Donna French, her nearly 30-year agent, said in a statement: “We regret to inform you of the passing of our long-time client Lynda Baron.
“She was a fantastic actress and a wonderful friend.
“All generations adored her iconic roles as Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside.
“We have lost a leading light of our world, who was known for her leading roles in both West End musicals and dramatic productions.
“Our heartfelt condolences go out to her daughter Sarah, son Morgan, and the rest of her family.”
Baron also played Linda Clarke, Jane Beale’s mother, in the ITV sitcom Oh No, It’s Selwyn Froggitt and the BBC’s EastEnders. She also appeared in Doctor Who, Last of the Summer Wine, and Dinner Ladies, among other films.
Lynda Baron Family Details
Baron was born in Urmston, Lancashire, on March 24, 1939. Baron married John M. Lee in 1966. They had two children together. Sarah Baron and Morgan Baron, Baron’s two children, survive her.
The actress began her career as a dancer at the Royal Academy of Dance in London. She began her career in repertory theatre and went on to perform in a number of West End venues.
In 2011, Baron was nominated for a Bafta for her role in BBC Four’s The Road To Coronation Street.
In the one-off drama, she played actress Violet Carson, who played Ena Sharples on the long-running soap. Despite her fame as an actress, Baron began her career as a dancer, landing roles in several West End productions.
The Full Monty, An Inspector Calls, the Stephen Sondheim musical Follies, and a live theater version of In Celebra were among her stage roles.
What Was Lynda Baron Net Worth?
According to different sources, Lynda Baron’s net worth was estimated to be around $1.5 million.
Baron co-starred in the ITV sitcom Oh No It’s Selwyn Froggitt and the BBC sitcom A Roof Over My Head in the 1970s and 1980s.
She had a small role in Minder and appeared in the Last of the Summer Wine episode Getting Sam Home as the middle-aged temptress Lily Bless’er.
She appeared in an SDP–Liberal Alliance party political broadcast in 1986. Baron also made an appearance in The Two Ronnies’ 1987 Christmas special. Following that, Baron starred in the BBC Two comedy series KYTV.