List of appearances 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. He was utterly charming, continuously joked with me and loved talking about his past. "The people of EastEnders have been a consistent thread throughout the intervening years. Dr. Legg developed a system to analyze the financial performance of existing and proposed banks. Mourners were pictured arriving at the seasoned actor's funeral on Wednesday, February 9. Although Dr Legg is sorry, he stands by his decision to lie, feeling that Colin benefited from not knowing - when in fact, the opposite is true. Research ", Lord Sugar, the star of The Apprentice, tweeted that he was "very sorry", adding Dot "needs a new doctor.". He makes several brief appearances after this time however, attending Ethel's funeral in September 2000 and Mark Fowler's in April 2004. Leonard's character was killed off on EastEnders in 2019, with the emotional storyline seeing him lose his battle with pancreatic cancer. However, he remains Walford's GP. Age Since its beginning, Allen English & Estrada Funeral Home has been a full service funeral home servicing all churches and religions, providing statewide service to cemeteries and crematories and specializing in the transfer of remains to other states as well as Latin America. His final scene aired in 2019 saw his character die from a terminal illness with Dot by his side. Retired doctor We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. "Our love and thoughts are with Leonard's family and friends.". 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. This highly unethical move appalls David but despite this, Harold continues to refuse to tell Colin about his illness. 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Obituary Dr. Paul Legg, age 79, of Princeton, KY, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Caldwell County Medical Center. Do you have a story to sell? 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.'. 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. Tom Watt and Linda Davidson are reprising the roles that made them household names in the 80s. He tells Dot about the first time he kissed her and says "And I kissed her. Actor Leonard Fenton, who played Dr Harold Legg in EastEnders, has died at the age of 95, his family have announced. 1920 She finally came round though. in 1969, M.S. 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.Our funeral director professionals have years of experience serving bereaved families. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Linda made her EastEnders debut shortly after the show commenced in 1985, popping up as Mary the Punk in the fifth episode. Despite being extremely fond of each other, the new partners argue about almost everything. Dr Leggs 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. 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.. 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. He shook hands with John Altman - who plays Nick Cotton in the show - as they entered the facility in north London. There is some dispute about Dr Legg's age and early life. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 98 Doctor Legg is an iconic character so it feels fitting that Lofty should return to say goodbye. After Dot has gone to bed, Dr Legg tells Stuart he got the wrong impression of him and apologises. I feel honoured that our paths crossed. ', 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. 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. Dot was a regular patient of Dr Legg in the soap -and last month paid tribute to Fenton, describing him as charming. He lived in Hughestown for forty years and retired from Tobyhanna Army Harold even moves back to Walford and he and David live in the flat above the surgery. Dot then visits Dr Legg, who reassures her about her health. They told me about Lens storyline and asked me to be in the congregation when Dr Legg dies and I said yes. 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. He attended Dupont schools and served in the US Navy. It has been revealed that two other Walford legends will return to the Square for his funeral though. Hester Samuels Miriam Legg As always you can unsubscribe at any time. It continued: 'He worked in TV and film and his long stage career included time at the National Theatre and most recently the Royal Shakespeare Company. "His passion for painting and singing pre-dated his acting career and was equally as important to him. Judith Legg Uncles "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.". Credits You can unsubscribe at any time. Deceased RIP dear Leonard. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 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.". Gregory Legg As well as his EastEnders role, the actor also appeared in films such asRobin 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. The photo was taken by Albert Beale. 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. 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. 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. What I would give", before passing away. 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 The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. EastEnders Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. I have nothing but good memories from my time on EastEnders so it will be If youve got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing [email protected] wed love to hear from you. Another long-running cast member, Gillian Taylforth, who plays Kathy Beale, said he was "so kind and always told the most wonderful stories. An EastEnders spokesperson added: "We are deeply saddened to hear that Leonard has passed away. A photo given to Dr Legg by Lou Beale, probably taken before or during the Second World War. 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. WebStorylines. Esther Legg 'He was a charming man in all ways': EastEnders' June Brown 'I may not have detected it otherwise': Victoria Ekanoye Katie Piper and Nina Wadia are appointed to the Order of Lewis Capaldi looks cosy with a mystery female as Rolling In The Cash: As rumours swirl that Adele is engaged 'Trust, loyalty, laughter': Lisa Armstrong makes a an army engineer during World War II, and continued to do for five years after until he decided to pursue acting. Dr. Paul Legg Dr. Paul Legg, age 79, of Princeton, KY, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Caldwell County Medical Center. 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. Burial will follow at a later date in Independence, VA at Bridle Creek Cemetery. Dr Legg was written out of the soap in emotional scenes which aired in 2019, after he had returned to tell Dot that he had terminal cancer. Actor Leonard Fenton, best known for his role as Dr Harold Legg in EastEnders, has died aged 95, his family has said. 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). He went to be with the Lord Saturday at the Hospice of East Texas in Tyler. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until 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. But how has life changed for Mary and Lofty? 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. Dr Legg mentions Judith's death in the war and tells Jay and Dot he Best known for his role as Dr Legg on EastEnders, Leonards acting career spanned more than 60 years. 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 My thoughts are with his family at this sad time. Well done & congrats to everyone at Eastenders for a fantastic episode. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. ", Actress Gillian Taylforth, who plays Kathy Beale, said: "I'm so sorry to hear the very sad news about Leonard. In June 2007, Dot visits him seeking advice. Newark J. Legg, 85, of Dallas, passed away Friday morning, April 2, 2021, in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Realistic that Dr Legg funeral would be quick - Jewish funerals usually are. Dr Legg and his Rabbi meet with the gang of youths who were responsible for the graffiti, they apologise. He briefly reprised his role in 2019, What a change! Doctor Legg is an iconic character so it feels fitting that Lofty should return to say goodbye. In 1988, Harold's sister, Hester Samuels, comes to Walford to visit and tells him that her son, David, is interested in joining him in Britain. I couldn't help it. 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