Our love and thoughts are with Leonards family and friends.". 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Tonight is the second time. 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. EastEnders veterans John Altman, Linda Davidson and Steve McFadden among stars attending Dr Legg actor Leonard Fenton's funeral in north London - Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. One of my all-time favourite characters. He was a graduate of Purdue University (B.S. EastEnders has confirmed that Dr Legg - who is played by Leonard Felton - will pass away in scenes to be broadcast early next year. 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. So terribly sad, but it was done to perfection. The EastEnders Twitter account marked the actor's passing, posting: 'Dr Harold Legg. Judith Legg BBC 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. From left to right: Judith Legg, George, Lou Beale, Harold Legg, Ethel Skinner. Realistic that Dr Legg funeral would be quick - Jewish funerals usually are. When Harold returned to the soap in 2018 he revealed to his good friend Dot Branning that he was suffering from terminal pancreatic cancer. Dr. Arnold Lloyd Legg, 53, of Henderson, was perfectly healed of a seven-year bout with cancer on June 12, 2010. 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. Episode Count Tom Watt added: I was delighted John Yorke asked me if I would return to EastEnders for Doctor Leggs funeral. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. Actor Leonard Fenton, best known for his role as Dr Harold Legg in EastEnders, has died aged 95, his family has said. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Emmerdale star confirms Paddy will 'find his humour' again amid suicide story aftermath, Zack and Whitney's tragic final goodbye to lost baby Peach in EastEnders, Corrie star warns evil Justin may tear Daniel and Daisy apart forever. He officially retires and leaves after February 1997 and is replaced with a younger, trendier doctor named Fred Fonseca. Heres to Leonard Fenton for his wonderful presence over the decades. When Dr Legg returns home, he sees Stuart scrubbing a graffitied Swastika on the door. Leonard was best known for playing one of EastEnders original characters - appearing from its very first episode in 1985 and starring in a total of 267 episodes. 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. 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. MORE : Maddy Hill returns to filming EastEnders after breaking leg, MORE : EastEnders first look at Kim Medcalf return as Sam Mitchell amid Danniella Westbrook outburst, Includes exclusive content, spoilers and interviews before they're seen on the site. Deceased "Since appearing in the very first episode of EastEnders, Leonard created a truly iconic character in Doctor Legg who will always be remembered. "Best known for his role as Dr Legg on EastEnders, Leonard's acting career spanned more than 60 years. 15 February 2019 Do you have a story for The Sun Showbiz team? 1920 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. So sad that Dr. Legg has gone. View our online Press Pack. WebDr Legg asks Dot to help him plan his funeral, so they consult funeral director Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick). 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. Research Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletter. 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. 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. But then I had lunch with John, whos been a mate for years. Hester Samuels Miriam Legg We pay for videos too. Leonard's character was killed off on EastEnders in 2019, with the emotional storyline seeing him lose his battle with pancreatic cancer. Colin is furious that Harold had kept this information from him and refuses to listen when he tries to explain his reasons. View our online Press Pack. I send my love and condolences to his family. The actor - who played Dot prepares for her good friends demise and ensures that he is comfortable before she then sets about preparing a significant gift for him. The late Leonard appeared in a total of 267 episodes in the hit BBC programme, so it's no surprise so many co-stars paid their respects on Wednesday. She was made even sadder when he then told her that he was refusing to have chemo to extend his life. 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. 19851997, 2000, 2004, 2007, 20182019 Due to your consent preferences, youre not able to view this. Wearing protective face masks, actor Steve, who has played the business owner for over 30 years, was seen talking to his former co-star John as they arrived at the funeral. Frank|Freddie Mercury|Freida|Genghis|Gilbert|Gloria|Gumbo|Heathcliff|Hercules|Joey|Joey|Lady Di|Lionel|Lovebirds|Mandoo|Marge|Marge (II)|Marilyn|Musty|Neville| Later, Dot and Dr Legg watch a programme about the Battle of Cable Street in 1936. She finally came round though. ', 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. ', While Gillian Taylforth (Kathy Beale) said: 'Im so sorry to hear the very sad news about Leonard. WebStorylines. MrJames. This leaves the medical practice in the hands of his nephew but David's more modern methods prove unpopular with the older residents so Harold comes out of retirement. He appeared in a total of 267 episodes of the long-running BBC soap opera while his other TV credits included roles in Colditz, Secret Army, Z-Cars, Auf Wiedersehen, Pet and more. And she kissed me back. 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. 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. Doctor Leg's heart breaking goodbye won't leave a dry eye in the house, Viewers were heartbroken at the death of Dr Legg, Dr Legg was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, Dr. Legg was one of 26 original characters. "He will be missed beyond words by his family. (First line), "The most perfect kiss ever." Other members of the cast have also remembered Leonard, with Natalie Cassidy, who plays Sonia, saying: "I had the pleasure to work with Leonard. Leonard played Walford GP Dr Harold Legg across various stints in the BBC One soap, making his first appearance in the shows first episode. "All we've gotta do now is to arrange for you to have a test. Those attending the funeral include soap actor Steve McFadden, who plays Phil Mitchell in the BBC soap series. He was utterly charming, continuously joked with me and loved talking about his past. About A photo given to Dr Legg by Lou Beale, probably taken before or during the Second World War. His family released a statement. Arrangements by Ewton Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Dunlap TN Dunlap, Tennessee . ", While another shared these thoughts: "it doesn't normally bother me when characters pass away in soaps but dr legg in eastenders tonight really got me". Dot was a regular patient of Dr Legg in the soap -and last month paid tribute to Fenton, describing him as charming. Raised in east London, Leonard trained to be a civil engineer at King's College London and worked asan army engineer during World War II, and continued to do for five years after until he decided to pursue acting. 'I enjoyed working with him enormously for many years and missed him when he retired. The funeral episode airs Tuesday 19thFebruary at 7:30pm on BBC One. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Portrayed by By Laura Fox and Rebecca Lawrence For Mailonline, Published: 16:54 GMT, 9 February 2022 | Updated: 17:59 GMT, 9 February 2022. 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! "He was a charming man in all ways, first as a person and then as an actor, extremely polite and kind. During his time in Walford he oversaw suicides, abortions and murders and Mark Fowlers HIV storyline. Gregory Legg Leon Legg The star appeared in 267 episodes of the long-running soap on BBC. 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 Father Sharing poignant memories of his late wife Judith, Dr Legg held his father's pendant in his hand before his grip loosened and the doctor had passed away to the other side. They told me about Lens storyline and asked me to be in the congregation when Dr Legg dies and I said yes. 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". Dr Legg, the Square's Jewish doctor, was born in London on the 18th June 1920, his father being Gregory Legg, and his mother Esther Legg. He was a charming man in all ways, first as a person and then as an actor, extremely polite and kind. "Our love and thoughts are with Leonard's family and friends.". 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Harold even moves back to Walford and he and David live in the flat above the surgery. #EastEnders.'. Dot was so devastated by Dr Leggs revelation that she refused to talk to him. Dr Leggs final stint in the Square saw him visit old pal Dot Branning (June Brown), who was by his side when he died in 2019. EastEnders legend - or should that be Legg-end - Doctor Harold Legg will make his last appearance in the BBC soap early next year. Date of Birth Leonard's family confirmed the star's death on January 31, 2022. WebSTEPHEN LEGG, M.D. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. An EastEnders spokesperson added: "We are deeply saddened to hear that Leonard has passed away. "His passion for painting and singing pre-dated his acting career and was equally as important to him. Sharing touching moments as Harold drifted away, the doctor held his father's pendant in his hand before his grip loosened and he passed away. 24K 36,969. He attended First Baptist Church of Princeton. RIP dear Leonard.'. David awakes the next day not remembering a thing, but is reassured when Michelle informs him that he had been too drunk to do anything untoward anyway. He lived in Hughestown for forty years and retired from Tobyhanna Army I send my love and condolences to his family. On New Year's Day, Dr Legg has a drink with Dot and her lodger, Stuart Highway. 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 He goes to the Vic with Dot and tells her that he is dying of pancreatic cancer. *EastEnders airs Mondays and Fridays at 8pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30pm, Don't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! 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.'. Don't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! At the chapel itself, it's left to Sonia (Natalie Cassidy) to step in and read the eulogy for Dr Legg that Dot has written and which mentions many of the births and deaths that the medic had attended over the years. Harold also disagrees with David's friendship with their secretary, Michelle Fowler, particularly when the two get drunk at a Christmas party, leave together and share the same bed. Dr. Paul Legg Dr. Paul Legg, age 79, of Princeton, KY, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Caldwell County Medical Center. Dot - who has been friends with the former Albert Square GP for over thirty years - was heartbroken by the news. In his final moments, he tells Dot about how he met Judith at the anti-Fascist demonstration. In December 2004, at the age of 78, Leonard made his directorial debut with After Chekhov, which was performed in the Soho Theatre Studio. I send my love and condolences to his family. Dr Leggs final stint in the Square saw him visit old pal Dot Branning (June Brown), who was by his side when he died in 2019. Dr Legg will pass away from pancreatic cancer in the New Year so his funeral looks likely to be early in 2019 but a John caught up with his co-stars in attendance, including Tom Watt (who played Lofty Holloway) and Linda Davidson (who played Mary Smith). He shook hands with John Altman - who plays Nick Cotton in the show - as they entered the facility in north London. Introduced by Tony Holland and Julia Smith. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Soap stars including villain 'Nasty Nick' Cotton actor John Altman and hardman Phil Mitchell star Steve McFadden attended the funeral in north London. Stuart gives him his wallet back and realises Stuart stole the photo of Judith. Moving: After the service, his wicker coffin was taken away from the crematorium so he could be laid to rest. The star appeared in the very first episode of the BBC soap in 1985 and served as Walfords local GP for 12 years. 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. Since appearing in the very first episode of EastEnders, Leonard created a truly iconic character in Doctor Legg who will always be remembered. His final scene aired in 2019 saw his character die from a terminal illness with Dot by his side. "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.". Published: Monday, 18th February 2019 at 10:00 pm, First look at Dr Legg's emotional EastEnders funeral. He was a charming man in all ways, first as a person and then as an actor, extremely polite and kind. Leonard's death, which came three years after his character was killed off on the soap, was announced in a statement released by his family, who said he will be 'missed beyond words. She is, however, disappointed to see that her neighbours haven't drawn the curtains in their houses as a mark of respect. I feel honoured that our paths crossed". I first met Leonard as Dr Legg when I joined the cast of EastEnders as Dot, his hypochondriac patient, in 1985," she wrote. June 9, 1941 - July 9, 2022 Age 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). 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 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. In his youth, and still later in life, he was good friends with Lou and Ethel. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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.". 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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 developed a system to analyze the financial performance of existing and proposed banks. THE Walford legend will bow out next year as he loses his battle with cancer. He attended Dupont schools and served in the US Navy. Natalie Cassidy (who plays Sonia Fowler) said: 'I had the pleasure to work with Leonard. Leonard died last month at the age of 95. By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. 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. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. ', Fond farewell:A slew of classic EastEnders stars, including John Altman (left), Linda Davidson and Steve McFadden (right) were seen arriving for former co-star Leonard Fenton's funeral in north London on Wednesday. List of appearances Not seen was Fenton's frequent co-star June Brown, who played Dot Cotton. 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. Enjoy this party classic with an updated RT twist - fun for all the family! I have nothing but good memories from my time on EastEnders so it will be Our love and thoughts are with Leonards family and friends.. He makes several brief appearances after this time however, attending Ethel's funeral in September 2000 and Mark Fowler's in April 2004. In December 2008, he telephones Dot with news of Janine Evans, now known as Judith Bernstein, and her upcoming wedding to an elderly Jewish man. Duration 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. In October 2018, Dot experiences dizziness and she thinks she is dying despite the fact that two doctors tell her she is healthy. 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. David tries to fight his decision but his Israeli girlfriend, Ruth makes him see how futile the arguing has become. 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Wife 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. 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. Do you have a story to sell? Leonard's last appearance between 2018 and 2019 had his character return to see former patient Dot Cotton (played by June Brown). Best known for his role as Dr Legg on EastEnders, Leonards acting career spanned more than 60 years. In moving scenes, the pair reminisced about some of their most poignant memories together. He was born on January, 8th 1959 in Elwood, IN to Mary and William Legg. In a statement they said: "The family of the actor Leonard Fenton are heartbroken to announce his death at the age of 95 on Saturday January 29. 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. Mother EastEnders Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Dr. Merle A. Legg, 80, former chairman of the Department of Pathology at New England Deaconess Hospital (now Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center), Boston, 15 February 2019 EastEnders fans should brace themselves for an emotional episode tomorrow as the funeral procession for Dr Legg (Leonard Fenton) gets under way. Leonard's character officially retired in 1999, but made cameos with the last being in 2019. On Email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 0207 782 4220 . Join the community by leaving a comment below andstay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. 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. Natalie Cassidy, who plays Sonia Fowler in the show, said the "utterly charming" Fenton "continuously joked with me and loved talking about his past. The actor - who played Dr Harold Legg on the BBC One soap - sadly passed away aged 95 on January 29th. 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. Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct at 0207 29 33033. WebDr. 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. Harold is not convinced however and berates David for the degradation he brought upon himself and the surgery. 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