"Best known for his role as Dr Legg on EastEnders, Leonard's acting career spanned more than 60 years. In a statement, Brown called him a "charming man in all ways". With equity release you could access a lump-sum of tax-free cash which can be used to enhance your retirement income, make home improvements, or even enjoy a memorable holiday. 'Best known for his role as Dr Legg on EastEnders, Leonards acting career spanned more than 60 years.'. Not seen was Fenton's frequent co-star June Brown, who played Dot Cotton. Dr Legg went to medical school in the early 1940s where he met his wife. Dr. Legg was a retired research geneticist at West Kentucky Research Education Center. Arrangements by Ewton Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Dunlap TN Dunlap, Tennessee . Leonard Fenton However, he remains Walford's GP. "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.". ", Cheryl Fergison, known for playing Heather Trott in the BBC soap, posted a message on Instagram with a red love heart: "Sad news Leonard Fenton (Dr Legg) has passed away @bbceastenders casting the best in great characters lovely man and talented actor.". HENDERSON - Funeral services for Dr. Lloyd Legg, 53, of Henderson, will be 10 a.m. today, June 15, 2010, at First Baptist Church of Henderson, with Dr. Greg EastEnders stars were heartbroken as they arrived at the funeral of Dr Harold Legg star Leonard Fenton. In his final moments, he tells Dot about how he met Judith at the anti-Fascist demonstration. He was a charming man in all ways, first as a person and then as an actor, extremely polite and kind. He was being shunned by the locals 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). His career in acting spanned over fifty years and saw him appear in a total of 267 episodes of EastEnders. ', While Gillian Taylforth (Kathy Beale) said: 'Im so sorry to hear the very sad news about Leonard. 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,' June added. EastEnders legend - or should that be Legg-end - Doctor Harold Legg will make his last appearance in the BBC soap early next year. Dr Legg had a photo of Judith in his wallet, which Stuart stole. Natalie Cassidy, who plays Sonia Fowler, also payed tribute to Leonard, saying: I had the pleasure to work with Leonard. Dr. Paul Legg Dr. Paul Legg, age 79, of Princeton, KY, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Caldwell County Medical Center. I am so thrilled, and very proud to be returning to that family 35 years later. The soap star, known for his role as one of the show's original characters Dr Legg, died last month at the age of 95, and many of Albert Square's were in attendance to pay tribute. Repeated intentional offences of this rule could lead to a ban, Many thanks the EastEnders Wiki admin team. Born in Dupont on January 29, 1936, Newark was the son of the late Newark and Frances Lucasavage Legg. Iconic: The soap star, known for his role as one of the show's original characters Dr Legg, died last month at the age of 95, two years after his character passed away on the show (pictured with co-star June Brown), Entrance: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, Blast from the past: Among those seen at the funeral werePeter Dean (left with John), who played Pete Beale, and Tom Watt, who played unlucky-in-love Lofty Holloway (pictured right with Pete), Reunion: Some of EastEnders' most iconic stars from its early days came out to honour their late co-star (pictured L-R are Tom, Linda, John and Peter), with many starring on the soap during its infant years in the 1980s, Throwback: John was seen chatting to Linda, who played punk Mary Smith on the soap. Introduced by John, Tom and Peter were original cast members of the long-running serial drama, playing Nick Cotton, George Lofty Holloway and Pete Beale respectively. Dr Legg's funeral next week will see the return of two of the soap's original characters, some 31 years after they were last seen in Walford. He attended First Baptist Church of He threatens to report Dr Legg to the authorities and is mortified at how unethical he has been. Mourners were pictured arriving at the seasoned actor's funeral on Wednesday, February 9. Portrayed by He attended First Baptist Church of Princeton. I was glad that Id been with him for his last scene with Dot at his bedside and my thoughts are with his devoted family.. Esther Legg Speaking recently about his return as Lofty after three decades away, actor Tom Watt revealed that he'd needed little convincing when it came to making a comeback: I was 90 seconds into a phone conversation about it with [executive consultant] John Yorke and thought it sounded great. Relationships/Known relatives Dot was the one who was by Dr Legg's side when he passed away from pancreatic cancer. ', 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. His passion for painting and singing pre-dated his acting career and was equally as important to him. 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. Linda Davidson said about her return: EastEnders was my first proper family. And she kissed me back. ", Actress Gillian Taylforth, who plays Kathy Beale, said: "I'm so sorry to hear the very sad news about Leonard. Do you have a story for The Sun Showbiz team? 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Deceased 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.'. He was last seen 11 years ago in 2007. Linda (pictured left at Leonard's funeral) played Walford's original wild child, punk Mary Smith, from 1985 to 1988, before returning for Dr Legg's on-screen funeral in 2019, Change:Peter (left) starred as Pete Beale (right) from 1985 to 1993, before his character was sensationall killed off after the actor publicly criticised the BBC, Back together: Steve, who has starred on EastEnders as Phil Mitchell for more than 30 years, was reunited with John, with the pair speaking outside the crematorium, Back together: Tom was seen chatting to his co-star Peter as they joined mourners in attendance for Leonard's funeral, Tragedy:Leonard's death was announced by his family in a statement last month, reading: 'The family of the actor Leonard Fenton are heartbroken to announce his death at the age of 95 on Saturday January 29, Soul of the party: Leonard is pictured withSue Pollard and Michael Cashman at an EastEnders party, Tragic loss:Following the news of his passing, EastEnders paid tribute to Leonard on the soap's official social media channel, Mel B reveals she never told the other Spice Girls about her abuse, Bruce Willis' wife shares sweet throwback clip from before diagnosis, Ed Sheeran releases dramatic teaser for new album 'Subtract', Tracy Beaker star Chelsie Padley reveals she's expecting first child, Kim Kardashian shares her intense morning workout on Instagram, Sarah Beeny ignites candle to support brain tumour research, Lizzo bangs her head on stage covering 'Du hast' by Rammstein, Erika Jayne radiates in red at Billboard Women in Music Awards, Lewis Capaldi halts Amsterdam gig after hearing bizarre goat noises, Elliot Page, Julia Garner & A$AP Rocky in Gucci Guilty Campaign, Leila Farzad says her BBC Drama role is having a 'conscience crisis', Nicole Kidman hits up the beach with Keith Urban and her daughters. 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(Last Line), Albert|Albert (II)|Baby|Bella|Betty| An EastEnders spokesperson added: "We are deeply saddened to hear that Leonard has passed away. Leonard's character officially retired in 1999, but made cameos with the last being in 2019. '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.'. Tonight is the second time. Leonard's death was announced by his family in a statement last month, reading: 'The family of the actor Leonard Fenton are heartbroken to announce his death at the age of 95 on Saturday January 29. THE Walford legend will bow out next year as he loses his battle with cancer. An EastEnders spokesperson added: 'We are deeply saddened to hear that Leonard has passed away. It has been revealed that two other Walford legends will return to the Square for his funeral though. From left to right: Judith Legg, George, Lou Beale, Harold Legg, Ethel Skinner. My thoughts are with his family at this sad time. I send my love and condolences to his family. He felt privileged to have worked with some of the greats of the theatre, including Samuel Beckett, Orson Welles and Jonathan Miller. Actor Leonard Fenton, best known for his role as Dr Harold Legg in EastEnders, has died aged 95, his family has said. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until My thoughts are with his family at this sad time. Don't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! Well done & congrats to everyone at Eastenders for a fantastic episode. He attended Dupont schools and served in the US Navy. Soap stars including villain 'Nasty Nick' Cotton actor John Altman and hardman Phil Mitchell star Steve McFadden attended the funeral in north London. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Dr Legg mentions Judith's death in the war and tells Jay and Dot he 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. Dr. October 18, 2016 I enjoyed working with him enormously for many years and missed him when he retired. 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. Died from pancreatic cancer. ", Cheryl Fergison, AKA Heather Trott, said on Instagram in a post with with a red love heart: "Sad news Leonard Fenton (Dr Legg) has passed away @bbceastenders casting the best in great characters lovely man and talented actor. Harold is not convinced however and berates David for the degradation he brought upon himself and the surgery. Lofty Holloway and Mary the Punk Smith - who were last seen in 1988 - will both head back to the east end to say a final farewell to their old doc. EastEnders star Leonard Fenton died aged 95 at the end of January. Having appeared in the soap on multiple occasions until Nick was killed off in 2015, it was no surprise to see John rubbing shoulders with an array of the soap's biggest actors, including Steve, who has played hardman Phil Mitchell for over 30 years. Wife 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. Dr. Legg developed a system to analyze the financial performance of existing and proposed banks. Obituary Dr. Paul Legg, age 79, of Princeton, KY, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Caldwell County Medical Center. Tapping into his memories, Dot played a DVD documentary of The Battle of Cable Street, a protest in London's East End, which the character is said to have been involved in, back in 1936. He appeared in EastEnders in its very first episode, which was broadcast in 1985, with his last scenes airing in 2019. When Dr Legg returns home, he sees Stuart scrubbing a graffitied Swastika on the door. Last seen on the soap as a baby, Annie is now 34 and The Sun Online can confirm 15 February 2019 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. The comments below have been moderated in advance. Actors Peter Dean (Pete Beale) and Tom Watt (Lofty), His family released a statement last month, EastEnder's Natalie Cassidy opens up about being 'fat-shamed' on Strictly Come Dancing, EastEnders star Maddie Hill spotted hobbling back to work on crutches. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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