I enjoyed working with him enormously for many years and missed him when he retired. ', Recurring: John (left) played Nick Cotton (right) on and off over the span of 30 years, before his character was finally killed off in scenes to celebrate the soap's 30th Anniversary, Throwback: Tom (left) played Lofty (right) on the soap from 1985 to 1988, before his character departed Albert Square. Introduced by View our online Press Pack. Dr. October 18, 2016 For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, EastEnders stars including John Altman turned out to pay their respects for Leonard Fenton, Phil Mitchell actor Steve McFadden attended the funeral on Wednesday, Actor Tom Watt known as Lofty Holloway was seen arriving at the funeral in north London, The actor played Dr Harold Legg on the BBC One soap, Linda Davidson who portrayed 80s punk Mary Smith (right) attended, John was pictured speaking to actor Peter Dean (left), The soap stars reunited to celebrate Fenton's life, Soap stars attended the funeral of the legendary actor, His character died from a terminal illness with Dot by his side, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Harold's grandparents were Jewish immigrants from Europe, who lived down Legg Street and anglicised their surname to Legg as a tribute to their street of residence. 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Soap stars including villain 'Nasty Nick' Cotton actor John Altman and hardman Phil Mitchell star Steve McFadden attended the funeral in north London. During the Second World War he lived with his wife, Judith (who was also good friends with Lou and Ethel), although she was killed while hanging out washing, during an air-raid. Linda made her EastEnders debut shortly after the show commenced in 1985, popping up as Mary the Punk in the fifth episode. A slew of classic EastEnders stars, including John Altman, Linda Davidson and Steve McFadden were seen arriving for former co-star Leonard Fenton's funeral in north London on Wednesday. WebBasic Professional Services of Funeral Director, staff and overhead $650.00 This is the basic charge to each family we serve for our professional assistance. He attended First Baptist Church of I first met Leonard as Dr Legg when I joined the cast of EastEnders as Dot, his hypochondriac patient, in 1985," she wrote. She is, however, disappointed to see that her neighbours haven't drawn the curtains in their houses as a mark of respect. I am so thrilled, and very proud to be returning to that family 35 years later. An #EastEnders icon from the very first episode. With his last moments nearing, Dr Legg returned to Albert Square to spend his last hours with long-time friend Dot Cotton. In June 2007, Dot visits him seeking advice. "Best known for his role as Dr Legg on EastEnders, Leonard's acting career spanned more than 60 years. Paying tribute to her co-star, Dot Cotton icon June Brown, MBE OBE, said at the time: I first met Leonard as Dr Legg when I joined the cast of EastEnders as Dot, his hypochondriac patient, in 1985. Brian was an only child but had lifelong childhood friends that he considered brothers - Don Gamble, Rick Smith, Brad Smith, and Bob McMahon. He was a charming man in all ways, first as a person and then as an actor, extremely polite and kind. I am so thrilled, and very proud to be returning to that family 35 years later. "Best known for his role as Dr Legg on EastEnders, Leonard's acting career spanned more than 60 years. "He worked in TV and film and his long stage career included time at the National Theatre and most recently the Royal Shakespeare Company. Doctor Legg is an iconic character so it feels fitting that Lofty should return to say goodbye. An EastEnders spokesperson added: "We are deeply saddened to hear that Leonard has passed away. ', First appearance: Leonard quickly became a fan favourite when he appeared in the Square as one of the original 23 characters invented by the creators of EastEnders, Happier times:Leonard and his wife, cellist Madeline Thorner, had four children together (pictured in 2001), Emotional scenes: Leonard's character was killed off from EastEnders in 2019 as he lost his battle with pancreatic cancer in the soap, Touching:Leonard's on-screen best friend June Brown, who played Dot Cotton, previously paid tribute in a statement: 'I first met Leonard as Dr Legg when I joined the cast of EastEnders as Dot, his hypochondriac patient, in 1985', Emotional:'I enjoyed working with him enormously for many years and missed him when he retired. Dr Legg returned last year as he broke the sad news to Dot that he had terminal pancreatic cancer. He sends wreaths to the funerals of Pauline Fowler in January 2007 and Frank Butcher in April 2008 but does not attend them. Duration She left the show three years, but made a return for Dr Leggs funeral in 2019. A photo given to Dr Legg by Lou Beale, probably taken before or during the Second World War. Dot was the one who was by Dr Legg's side when he passed away from pancreatic cancer. Dot - who has been friends with the former Albert Square GP for over thirty years - was heartbroken by the news. Dr Legg then moves in with Dot. Leonard and his wife, cellist Madeline Thorner, had four children together. He went to be with the Lord Saturday at the Hospice of East Texas in Tyler. RIP dear Leonard. WebSTEPHEN LEGG, M.D. But how will Dr Legg leave? As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Dr Legg's appears semi-regularly from this time, usually only when another character needs medical assistance or advice. Monday 31 January 2022 16:55, UK Leonard Fenton, who played Dr Harold Legg in EastEnders, has died at the age of 95 Why you can trust Sky News Actor She says he was at Cable Street and he replies that he was 9 years old at the time (making his year of birth 1927), but he was there. "He was a charming man in all ways, first as a person and then as an actor, extremely polite and kind. He attended Dupont schools and served in the US Navy. Cause/Reason Dr Legg had a photo of Judith in his wallet, which Stuart stole. David and Harold manage to sort out their differences before David returns to Israel in September that year. Viewers can expect touching scenes to follow as they, along with Sharon and Kathy, reminisce and share their memories of Dr Legg's visits to them over the years. "Best known for his role as Dr Legg on EastEnders, Leonard's acting career spanned more than 60 years. Actors including John Altman, Tom Watt, Linda Davidson, Steve McFadden and Peter Dean were pictured arriving for the service in north London on Wednesday ( February 9). These new pictures offer a first look at the moving funeral story which is the end of an era for long term fans and a final nod to Dr Legg. Arrangements by Ewton Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Dunlap TN Dunlap, Tennessee . Its going to be a blast!, Tom Watt added: I was delighted John Yorke asked me if I would return to EastEnders for Doctor Leggs funeral. "I was glad that I'd been with him for his last scene with Dot at his bedside and my thoughts are with his devoted family.". On working with Leonard again when he rejoined the show last year, June, said: 'It's been eleven years since Dot last visited her favourite doctor, Doctor Legg, and it's an utter delight to be working with Leonard Fenton again.'. As Dr Harold Legg, Leonard appeared on the BBC soap from its start in 1985 until 1997, before returning for brief stints in 2000, 2004, 2007 and 2018 until 2019. Dr Legg mentions Judith's death in the war and tells Jay and Dot he wants to be buried next to her, but feels that his parents would want him to be buried next to them. A statement at the time read: The family of the actor Leonard Fenton are heartbroken to announce his death at the age of 95 on Saturday January 29th, a statement read. 'He felt privileged to have worked with some of the greats of the theatre, including Samuel Beckett, Orson Welles and Jonathan Miller. Enjoy this party classic with an updated RT twist - fun for all the family! Tonight is the second time. On January 31, it was sadly announced that the soap star died aged 95 two days prior. Dr Legg's final storyline revealed how he met his beloved wife battling Black Shirts on the streets of London, and his final moments in the soap moved viewers. He shook hands with John Altman - who plays Nick Cotton in the show - as they entered the facility in north London. "All we've gotta do now is to arrange for you to have a test. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. David has fallen on hard times in Israel. David Samuels 19851997, 2000, 2004, 2007, 20182019 I couldn't help it. "The people of EastEnders have been a consistent thread throughout the intervening years. "His passion for painting and singing pre-dated his acting career and was equally as important to him.". Dr Legg will pass away from pancreatic cancer in the New Year so his funeral looks likely to be early in 2019 but a date hasnt been confirmed yet. Dr Legg later moved to Islington, living there for several years, but continued to maintain his surgery in Albert Square, renting the flat upstairs to Ethel Skinner and the barman Lofty Holloway among an array of other tenants. Among them were Tom Watt, who played unlucky-in-love Lofty Holloway, and Linda, who famously played the 80s punk Mary Smith. Dr. Harold Legg was the son of Gregory and Esther Legg, brother of Hester and Miriam and widower of Judith. They were joined by Albert Square's Tom Watt who played Lofty Holloway, Peter Dean who was Pete Beale and actressLinda Davidson who portrayed 80s punk Mary Smith. For other inquiries, Contact Us. I was glad that I'd been with him for his last scene with Dot at his bedside and my thoughts are with his devoted family.". She said: "I first met Leonard as Dr Legg when I joined the cast of EastEnders as Dot, his hypochondriac patient, in 1985. "He worked in TV and film and his long stage career included time at the National Theatre and most recently the Royal Shakespeare Company. Doctor Legg is an iconic character so it feels fitting that Lofty should return to say goodbye. It's going to be a blast!. Our love and thoughts are with Leonards family and friends. Dr. Legg developed a system to analyze the financial performance of existing and proposed banks. The funeral episode airs Tuesday 19thFebruary at 7:30pm on BBC One. As Walford's GP, Harold is forever getting called upon to treat the troubled residents, even when he is not on duty, including helping Sue Osman come to terms with the death of her son, and humouring hypochondriac Dot Cotton. He will be missed beyond words by his family. ', Recurring:One of the show's original characters, Leonard portrayed the medical doctor in regular and recurring roles up until 1997, before appearing in short cameos in the early 2000s. Dr. Legg was a retired research geneticist at West Kentucky Research Education Center. John, known for his role as villain 'Nasty Nick' Cotton, made a solo arrival at the funeral, where he could be seen catching up with many of his co-stars. WebWelcome. Hester Samuels Miriam Legg We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. He will be missed beyond words by his family. Along with the likes of Sharon Mitchell (Letitia Dean) and Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth), the Albert Square stalwarts all have plenty of catching up to do. Eurovision 2023: Tickets for song contest in Liverpool to go on sale next week, Travis Scott: New York police searching for rapper after alleged nightclub punch, Sky News wins News Channel of the Year for sixth year in a row at RTS journalism awards, "We feel incredibly lucky to have been able to be with him as his health worsened towards the end - a privilege denied to so many during these tough times.". Leon Legg 'Since appearing in the very first episode of EastEnders, Leonard created a truly iconic character in Doctor Legg who will always be remembered. Dot was so devastated by Dr Leggs revelation that she refused to talk to him. Julia Smith (1985) ', While Gillian Taylforth (Kathy Beale) said: 'Im so sorry to hear the very sad news about Leonard. Natalie Cassidy (who plays Sonia Fowler) said: 'I had the pleasure to work with Leonard. Great British Bake Off co-host Matt Lucas said he had grown up watching him on screen and was "chuffed when I got to work with him a few years back". June and Leonard were pals in real life, with the actress paying tribute to him following his death. If youve got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing ussoaps@metro.co.uk wed love to hear from you. Dot Branning (June Brown) welcomes Dr Legg back home after his stay in hospital but its clear that he is ailing quickly and doesnt have much time left. In an acting career spanning more than 60 years, he also worked at the National Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company and with some of the greats, including Samuel Beckett, Orson Welles and Jonathan Miller, his family says. Moving: After the service, his wicker coffin was taken away from the crematorium so he could be laid to rest. EastEnders legend - or should that be Legg-end - Doctor Harold Legg will make his last appearance in the BBC soap early next year. "He worked in TV and film and his long stage career included time at the National Theatre and most recently the Royal Shakespeare Company. Our funeral Linda opted for a houndstooth coat and a statement red lip for the occasion. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Dr Legg and Dot visit his parents' grave but discover that their gravestone has been vandalised with antisemitic graffiti. WebPublished: Monday, 18th February 2019 at 10:00 pm Save EastEnders fans should brace themselves for an emotional episode tomorrow as the funeral procession for Dr Legg Privacy Policy, EastEnders spoilers: TonyClayreveals significant changes for Callum Highways character in new story, Ill family dog who starred in EastEnders will die in weeks without treatment, EastEnders spoilers: Callum Highway gets a promotion to detective but a big shock follows, EastEnders pulled from BBC One tonight and tomorrow, EastEnders star Lacey Turner reveals Stacey will go to major lengths to save Lily and her family, Do not sell or share my personal information. EastEnders Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. MrJames. He felt privileged to have worked with some of the greats of the theatre, including Samuel Beckett, Orson Welles and Jonathan Miller. However, in 2019, Legg talks to Dot about the Battle as though he had been older at the time. He will be missed beyond words by his family. Best known for his role as Dr Legg on EastEnders, Leonards acting career spanned more than 60 years. A statement from his family said: "The family of the actor Leonard Fenton are heartbroken to announce his death at the age of 95 on Saturday January 29. Well done & congrats to everyone at Eastenders for a fantastic episode. Last seen on the soap as a baby, Annie is now 34 and The Sun Online can confirm There's nothing like a poignant soap death to leave the nation in floods of tears and the passing of an original EastEnders character was enough on an emotional night. He felt privileged to have worked with some of the greats of the theatre, including Samuel Beckett, Orson Welles and Jonathan Miller. History:Raised in east London, Leonard trained to be a civil engineer at King's College London and worked as an army engineer during World War II, and continued to do for five years after until he decided to pursue acting, Iconic:As well as his EastEnders role, the actor also appeared in films such as Robin Hood Junior (1975), Give My Regards to Broad Street (1984), and the British horror movie The Zombie Diaries (2006). My thoughts are with his family at this sad time. Later at the Vic, Dot's mood changed when she sees that so many people have turned out to raise a glass to the beloved physician and is stunned to see two blasts from the past - Lofty and Mary. As David is a doctor in Israel, Harold thinks it is a great idea and in April that year, David joins him in Walford and is made a partner in the practice. Dr. Paul Legg Dr. Paul Legg, age 79, of Princeton, KY, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Caldwell County Medical Center. Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletter. I send my love and condolences to his family. On 15 February 2019, Sonia, who comes to bring Dr Legg home is shocked to hear him say that he does not want to return to Dot's house, however, he later changes his mind and returns though very frail. He would feature regularly until 1997, before leaving the Square. Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletter. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. The people of EastEnders have been a consistent thread throughout the intervening years. Then John said theyd given Mary a few lines and it went from there., You can see the scenes tomorrow on EastEnders at 7.30pm on BBC1, Try 12 issues for 1 today - never miss an issue. Leonard Fenton, who played Dr Legg in EastEnders, has died aged 95, Leonard Fenton, who played Dr Harold Legg in EastEnders, has died at the age of 95, Leonard Fenton with June Brown, who played Dot Cotton, another of the original members of the EastEnders' cast, Leonard Fenton at an awards ceremony in 2000, Leonard Fenton with (L-R) singer Marti Webb, Coronation Street star Chris Quentin and television personality Kate Robbins in 1987, Leonard Fenton at the funeral of EastEnders co-star Wendy Richard in 2009. The two pals spend Dr Leggs final hours together as he passes away and his funeral is the next day with Dot worried that so few of the locals appear to be taking notice of the passing. "He felt privileged to have worked with some of the greats of the theatre, including Samuel Beckett, Orson Welles and Jonathan Miller. Dr Legg asks Dot to help him plan his funeral, so they consult funeral director Jay Brown ( Jamie Borthwick ). Dr Legg mentions Judith's death in the war and tells Jay and Dot he wants to be buried next to her, but feels that his parents would want him to be buried next to them. Dr Legg then moves in with Dot. The character was a close friend of Dot Cotton, played by June Brown, as he entertained her hypochondria and seemingly endless list of ailments. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. EASTENDERS stars John Altman and Steve McFadden turned out to pay their respects at the funeral of Leonard Fenton on Wednesday. He was being shunned by the locals Since appearing in the very first episode of EastEnders, Leonard created a truly iconic character in Doctor Legg who will always be remembered. But as the day of the service dawns, Dot (June Brown) finds that she isn't well enough to attend, having been up all night. 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