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. The most perfect kiss ever. Post Feb 04, 2019 #108 2019-02-04T18:43. Introduced by Tony Holland and Julia Smith. An #EastEnders icon from the very first episode. 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. Stephen Patterson Thursday 10 Feb 2022 9:17 am Cast member of EastEnders attended the funeral Dr Legg star Leonard Fenton (Picture: Pixel8000) Dr Legg and Dot visit his parents' grave but discover that their gravestone has been vandalised with antisemitic graffiti. EastEnders Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Stuart gives him his wallet back and realises Stuart stole the photo of Judith. ", 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". To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. I send my love and condolences to his family. RIP dear Leonard. The Square says goodbye to a Walford legend. Betty (II)|Blue|Boots|Bronson|Chips|Chops|Corky|Craig|Crush|Crystal|Dalgliesh|Dave|Eric| As always you can unsubscribe at any time. WebDr Legg asks Dot to help him plan his funeral, so they consult funeral director Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick). Date of Birth 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. 1920 So terribly sad, but it was done to perfection. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Mother In June 2007, Dot visits him seeking advice. Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletter. However, in January 1989, he finally tells Colin the truth. Dr. Arnold Lloyd Legg, 53, of Henderson, was perfectly healed of a seven-year bout with cancer on June 12, 2010. My thoughts are with his family at this sad time. WebDr Legg asks Dot to help him plan his funeral, so they consult funeral director Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick). Despite being extremely fond of each other, the new partners argue about almost everything. Born on September 7, 1947 he was a son of the late Otis D. and Maryellen (Harter) Legg. Sadly yes. I enjoyed working with him enormously for many years and missed him when he retired. EastEnders cast members both past and present were in attendance at Leonard Fentons funeral. Shocked by his frail state, Dot realised that the end was nigh after an ambulance brought the doctor back to the Square where he had been a character since 1985. Lofty (Tom Watt) and Mary the Punk (Linda Davidson) pay a surprise visit in order to share their respects along with Marys now grown up daughter Annie (Marilyn OBrien). 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. My thoughts are with his family at this sad time.. Brian Mitchell Legg, 62, of La Crosse, WI died on Monday, August 2nd, 2021, at his home of a cardiac event. 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.'. 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. 24K 36,969. 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. ", Lord Sugar, the star of The Apprentice, tweeted that he was "very sorry", adding Dot "needs a new doctor.". 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. Published: Monday, 18th February 2019 at 10:00 pm, First look at Dr Legg's emotional EastEnders funeral. I enjoyed working with him enormously for many years and missed him when he retired. Retired doctor ', 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Obituary Dr. Paul Legg, age 79, of Princeton, KY, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Caldwell County Medical Center. EASTENDERS stars John Altman and Steve McFadden turned out to pay their respects at the funeral of Leonard Fenton on Wednesday. BBC RIP dear Leonard. He was a graduate of Purdue University (B.S. He was a lovely, charming man who was so kind and always told the most wonderful stories. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. A photo given to Dr Legg by Lou Beale, probably taken before or during the Second World War. Judith Legg And will the late doctor get the send off that Dot is hoping for as everyone gathers to remember him and reminisce about lost days that will never return? I send my love and condolences to his family. He makes several brief appearances after this time however, attending Ethel's funeral in September 2000 and Mark Fowler's in April 2004. 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 was glad that Id been with him for his last scene with Dot at his bedside and my thoughts are with his devoted family.. Brian was an only child but had lifelong childhood friends that he considered brothers - Don Gamble, Rick Smith, Brad Smith, and Bob McMahon. On Tom Watt added: I was delighted John Yorke asked me if I would return to EastEnders for Doctor Leggs funeral. Doctor Legg is an iconic character so it feels fitting that Lofty should return to say goodbye. Harold Legg 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 Introduced by Best known for his role as Dr Legg on EastEnders, Leonards acting career spanned more than 60 years. 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. 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. "Our love and thoughts are with Leonard's family and friends.". I am so thrilled, and very proud to be returning to that family 35 years later. I feel honoured that our paths crossed. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Dr. October 18, 2016 at Morgan's Funeral Home with Rev. Dot prepares for her good friends demise and ensures that he is comfortable before she then sets about preparing a significant gift for him. 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. 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. His passion for painting and singing pre-dated his acting career and was equally as important to him. 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. 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. 19851997, 2000, 2004, 2007, 20182019 When will Dr Leggs funeral be in EastEnders? He felt privileged to have worked with some of the greats of the theatre, including Samuel Beckett, Orson Welles and Jonathan Miller. Linda made her EastEnders debut shortly after the show commenced in 1985, popping up as Mary the Punk in the fifth episode. Bravo", Another couldn't help but feel emotional: "What is my life coming to, just cried me eyes out watching dr Legg dying", A third EastEnders fan wrote: "Sleep well Dr Legg you absolute legend. Dr Legg had a photo of Judith in his wallet, which Stuart stole. Join the community by leaving a comment below andstay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. 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. Do you have a story for The Sun Showbiz team? Harold is not convinced however and berates David for the degradation he brought upon himself and the surgery. 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