Former EastEnders actor Stuart Antony wrote: "Saddened to hear wonderful friend Lynda Baron has sadly passed away. "Of course, she was lovely. "Each and everyday I learnt so much from you, but mostly we always laughed together. 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. In 1962, Baron married hairdresser and music impresario Cyril Smith, who performed under the name Carol London; they later divorced. "You played my mum for four wonderful, memorable years in Fat Friends. Grown-up fans of Come Outside are sharing tributes to their childhood hero Lynda Baron, who died on Monday aged 82. Lilian Baron, known professionally as Lynda Baron, was an 82-year-old English actress. Baron also featured in the musical Follies in the West End and in the stage version of In Celebration alongside Orlando Bloom. Baron also appeared in children's show Come Outside and EastEnders. In 1966, she married John M. Lee. Lynda Baron has died aged 82. Baron starred opposite Sir David Jason and Ronnie Barker as Arkwright's busty love interest Nurse Gladys Emmanuel in the hit BBC sitcom, which ran for four series starting in 1976. Baron was nominated for a Bafta in 2011 for her role in The Road To Coronation Street on BBC Four. Both appeared in the BBC TV schools programme Come Outside, death was confirmed by her longtime agent Donna French, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). The representative continued by saying, "She was a wonderful actress and 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 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. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. 'She was funny and clever and a joy to work with. 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For her role as Violet Carson in The Road To Coronation Street, a BBC Four prequel to Corrie, Lynda was nominated for a BAFTA in 2011. Baron starred opposite Sir David Jason and Ronnie Barker as 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. "It was certainly a start and I have been quite busy ever since," she said. 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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). Met her 5 years ago and was more than a little bit starstruck. RIP Lynda darling.'. Actor Lynda Baron has died at the age of 82. "Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. 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 Thoughts with Lyndas friends and family https://t.co/VnTCPMf8U9. It is hard to imagine a life when I would not be an actress.. The star was described as a wonderful actress and great friend in a statement from her agent. "Renowned for her leading roles in West End musicals and dramatic productions alike, we have lost a leading light of our world. 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