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He kept trying to convince me to do it and I said You know I did say yes about five minutes ago! It sounded like a nice story, and a fun thing to do., Linda Davidson - who reprises the role of former punk Mary - added: I said no at first because I always do! And she kissed me back. In December 2004, at the age of 78, Leonard made his directorial debut with After Chekhov, which was performed in the Soho Theatre Studio. In June 2007, Dot visits him seeking advice. Harold Legg, played by Leonard Fenton, had reached the ripe old age of 98 but pancreatic cancer finally won the battle and in sad scenes at the end of tonight's episode. NOTE: Please do not add content from the BBC iPlayer's early episodes until it has been aired on television, as it is intrusive to our readers who may not have seen the episode on iPlayer. 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. He was a charming man in all ways, first as a person and then as an actor, extremely polite and kind. *EastEnders airs Mondays and Fridays at 8pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30pm, Don't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! In moving scenes, the pair reminisced about some of their most poignant memories together. 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. Love Island fans' horror as axed Olivia handed power to destroy TWO other stars, Strictly star bags life-changing EastEnders role as part of new family, Bianca Gascoigne reveals very unusual name for her newborn daughter, Coronation Street recasts major role after eight years, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. We pay for videos too. My thoughts are with his family at this sad time. In October 2018, Dot experiences dizziness and she thinks she is dying despite the fact that two doctors tell her she is healthy. 'I enjoyed working with him enormously for many years and missed him when he retired. Things reach a climax in May 1989 when Dr Legg fails to diagnose Vicki Fowler's meningitis and Vicki almost dies, consequently his practitioners no longer trust him and makes him question his abilities as a doctor, sending him into early retirement. He goes to the Vic with Dot and tells her that he is dying of pancreatic cancer. 24K 36,969. Duration Don't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! The actor - who played Dr Harold Legg on the BBC One soap - sadly passed away aged 95 on January 29th. However, he remains Walford's GP. 19 February 1985 He was utterly charming, continuously joked with me and loved talking about his past. 15 February 2019 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. As Dot focuses on the funeral, what she isnt expecting is to see the return of Lofty and Mary to Walford so long after they were last seen. First Appearance She finally came round though. in 1969, M.S. Dot prepares for her good friends demise and ensures that he is comfortable before she then sets about preparing a significant gift for him. She left the show three years, but made a return for Dr Leggs funeral in 2019. Dr Legg's appears semi-regularly from this time, usually only when another character needs medical assistance or advice. Forest11 wrote: Realistic that Dr Legg funeral would be quick - Jewish funerals usually are. John, who appeared in the soap on multiple occasions until Nick was killed off in 2015, was also spotted chatting to Tom, who played hopeless romantic Lofty in the soap. I first met Leonard as Dr Legg when I joined the cast of EastEnders as Dot, his hypochondriac patient, in 1985," she wrote. Dr Legg mentions Judith's death in the war and tells Jay and Dot he Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletter. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. The actor Leonard Fenton, who played Dr Harold Legg in EastEnders, has died at the age of 95. He tells Dot about the first time he kissed her and says "And I kissed her. The funeral episode airs Tuesday 19thFebruary at 7:30pm on BBC One. EastEnders star Linda Davidson has admitted it was 'bonkers' returning to the role of 'Punk Mary' after 30 years away, as she reunites with Tom Watt's Lofty for Dr 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). He was a charming man in all ways, first as a person and then as an actor, extremely polite and kind. I enjoyed working with him enormously for many years and missed him when he retired. An EastEnders spokesperson added: "We are deeply saddened to hear that Leonard has passed away. Linda made her EastEnders debut shortly after the show commenced in 1985, popping up as Mary the Punk in the fifth episode. 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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 Allen English & Estrada Funeral Home was begun in 1938 and is one of the oldest family-owned funeral homes in the southeast Los Angeles area. Sign up for the free Mirror Showbiz newsletter. The comments below have been moderated in advance. He would feature regularly until 1997, before leaving the Square. Linda Davidson said about her return: EastEnders was my first proper family. I am so thrilled, and very proud to be returning to that family 35 years later. WebDr Legg asks Dot to help him plan his funeral, so they consult funeral director Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick). 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. BBC From left to right: Judith Legg, George, Lou Beale, Harold Legg, Ethel Skinner. I have nothing but good memories from my time on EastEnders so it will be lovely to set foot back in Albert Square all these years later., Love Island fans' horror as axed Olivia handed power to destroy TWO other stars, Frogmore eviction shows King's drawn a line with Harry, Strictly star bags life-changing EastEnders role as part of new family, Baby's body found after huge search as cops quiz Constance Marten & lover, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Dot was a regular patient of Dr Legg in the soap -and last month paid tribute to Fenton, describing him as charming. "His passion for painting and singing pre-dated his acting career and was equally as important to him. Dr Legg and his Rabbi meet with the gang of youths who were responsible for the graffiti, they apologise. Obituary Dr. Paul Legg, age 79, of Princeton, KY, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Caldwell County Medical Center. He attended Dupont schools and served in the US Navy. One of my all-time favourite characters. I send my love and condolences to his family. Betty (II)|Blue|Boots|Bronson|Chips|Chops|Corky|Craig|Crush|Crystal|Dalgliesh|Dave|Eric| Father Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. She said in a statement: "I first met Leonard as Dr Legg when I joined the cast of EastEnders as Dot, his hypochondriac patient, in 1985. Home | Our Mission | Location | Pricing | Packages | When a Death Occurs This system was used extensively by the Federal Reserve, the FDIC and State of Georgia Department of Banking. EastEnders viewers will see another shock return when Mary the Punk brings her daughter Annie back to Albert Square. David later becomes incensed by his uncle's lack of persistence, concerning Donna Ludlow's heroin addiction and blames him for her death later in the year. 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. , continuously joked with me and loved talking about his past doctors tell her she is dying despite fact... 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