Sad News - Wendy Richard Dies

[jakob1978]

Sad to say that the BBC are reporting the death of Wendy Richard.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7912668.stm

Former EastEnders actress Wendy Richard has died aged 65, her agent has confirmed.
The star, who played Pauline Fowler in the BBC One soap opera, had been suffering from cancer.
Her agent Kevin Francis said: "She was incredibly brave and retained her sense of humour right to the end."
Last October, Richard revealed she had an aggressive, terminal form of cancer. Soon after that she married her long-term partner John Burns. <!-- E SF -->
In January, she was told the disease had spread to her right kidney and bones.
Francis said the star passed away in the Harley Street Clinic in London with her husband by her side.
The actress also appeared in sitcoms Are You Being Served?, Dad's Army and Grace & Favour.

[Peanut]

:(I have just heard this sad news. We knew it was comming but it is still devastating :(

Rip Wendy, you will bes sadly missed. :(

[jakob1978]

the BBC now have it as their banner on the front page, and have put up an obituary

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/2251337.stm

[sanna_o75]

Aww, that's so sad :(

At least she and John Inman gets to meet again :-)

[John Inman Fan]

Aww, that's so sad :(

At least she and John Inman gets to meet again :-)

I agree with that and that's a very nice way to put it. :( I'm sure John Inman was there to welcome her with open arms.

Marlies

[John Inman Fan]

Another article:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/4838949/Wendy-Richard.html

[blakey]

very sad news :(

[jakob1978]

list of obituarys, with different tributes in each

BBC News - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/2251337.stm
BBC Have Your Say viewer memories - http://newsforums.bbc.co.uk/nol/thread.jspa?forumID=6122&edition=1&ttl=20090226144024

Guardian - http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2009/feb/26/wendy-richard-pauline-fowler-eastenders-dies

Times - http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/tv_and_radio/article5808823.ece

Telegraph - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/4838949/Wendy-Richard.html
and - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/4838948/EastEnders-actress-Wendy-Richard-dies-from-cancer.html

Daily Mirror - http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2009/02/26/eastenders-actress-wendy-richard-dies-from-cancer-115875-21154769/
and - http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2009/02/26/wendy-richard-queen-of-the-soaps-115875-21154785/

The Sun - http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/article2275598.ece

[John Inman Fan]

Since there is no email yet, I've added a section where fans can leave a note for John Burns at:

http://www.aybscentral.com/wrichard/aybsmbwr.html

Marlies

[Mr Ernest Grainger]

:shakehead:

[clockworkgirl21]

I guess in these situations, there's nothing to do but say you're sorry to hear the news. :shakehead:

Her family and friends have my condolences.

[Lucas The Tucas]

:cry::cry:

And she will be greatly missed.









Did she pass away on Aurthur Bough's birthday ?



:lucas01:

[John Inman Fan]

:cry::cry:

And she will be greatly missed.






Did she pass away on Aurthur Bough's birthday ?



:lucas01:

Yes she did as a matter of fact.

Marlies

[Wandering Ranger]

wow, there's irony for you. RIP Wendy you will be missed, say hi to John and Arthur for us!

[John Inman Fan]

I thought these were very touching-

Other AYBS Cast member tributes to Wendy Richard:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7912730.stm

[Bert Spooner]

Very sad...she was my favorite :(

[Goldie]

Oh my goodness, how very sad!! :(

[larsen525]

Very sad news indeed. :cry:My sympathies to her partner, family, and friends.

- Erik

[minki]

No wonder why my inbox was overflowing :(
It was not the way I wanted to start my Thursday off.

A few more to add to the list:
http://www.itv.com/Entertainment/celebrity/CelebrityNewsHoldingFolder/WendyRicharddies/default.html
http://celebrity.aol.co.uk/2009/02/26/actress-wendy-richard-dies/
http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/tvtoday/2009/02/wendy-richard/
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/4/20090226/ten-eastenders-star-wendy-richard-dies-ea4616c.html

[Dean]

For anyone interested, I've paid tribute to her on my Just A Minute blog

http://justaminutesite.blogspot.com/2009/02/very-sad-news.html

[Red Shadow]

Good bye, Wendy.

[John Inman Fan]

And another article. Thought this had a neat picture:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2009/feb/26/wendy-richard-tributes

[Assistant 134]

Oh ! Very sad news indeed !

RIP Wendy ! You and John can have more laughs together.

[John Inman Fan]

Just found this; very nice pictures from her career:

http://showbiz.sky.com/wendy-richard-dies

[Evey]

I've just seen this on the news, very sad indeed.
My thoughts go to her husband, family and friends.

[Sienna]

My mother just texted me this very, very sad news.
I can't help but think, only four of the original main cast members are still alive now... when I watch AYBS I don't usually consider how old it actually is, but of course it was made over thirty years ago... too long to wrap my 18 y.o. brain around. And cast members will die... A very, very sad day.
I will go watch AYBS now, as a tribute to Wendy.
She will be sorely missed. :(

[archdelux]

I just heard the sad news about Wendy Richard I am deeply sad from reading this Miss Brahams was my favorite character on are you being served? My thoughts and prayers go out to Wendy Richards husband, her family, her friends, and her fans may she R.I.P. she is no longer suffering

[minki]

Trevor talks about Wendy:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7913618.stm

[Goldie]

Lovely link, minki.

[DebLovesJohnInman]

That's so sad :( RIP Wendy

[missmacinthorpe]

I still can't believe she's passed away. :(

[archdelux]

I can't believe it either she will definitely be missed

[offthefloor]

I can't Believe she is gone, such an amazing actress RIP Wendy!!

[Very Young Mr Grace]

Sad news indeed... :-(

Just as I mentioned when John Inman passed, it feels to me like these actors are still the same age as their AYBS days. Whenever I pop in a VHS or DVD, it's like I'm transported back to the early 70's again and the world of Grace Brothers is alive and well. I always see them all in that setting. Sometimes it's difficult to know they are all getting on in years (we all are I guess). But there's always that security of knowing they are all just a video away.....

RIP Wendy. I'm babbling too much. I'll miss you. We all will.

Godspeed.

[Oh, That DOES Suit Madam!]

I feel tears well up in my eyes as I type this.

Truly sad news, indeed.

A British TV institution, she will be missed.

[Rachael73]

To Wendy Richards. You were a beautiful lady and bought joy and laughter to many people over 30-40 years. Thank you and god bless. To your family my condolences. Wendy will be missed, not just by fans of AYBS but of the many other shows that she was in.
Heaven just got that little bit more beautiful and alot more funnier.:)

[LovelyMissShirleyBrahms]

I'm so sad to hear that Wendy is gone. :( I never thought in my mind that this would happen so soon for her. I'm going to miss her very much. May she Rest In Peace.

[Miss Brahms]

This is such sad news. My condolences to John and to all her friends.

[Eva]

This is not how I wanted to start my day. I woke up to such horrible news. My condolences to John, her family and friends :(.

[avenger]

I just received Minki's email concerning Wendy's passing and it is indeed
sad news.She was very kind to her fans and I remember she sent me
a lovely signed photo and a couple of signed cards several years ago.
She will be greatly missed.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Just got the news and I'm devistated. I really don't know what to write right now so I'll just wish you peace Wendy, you will be missed.

[cpl.er...Capt. Joe]

The next time I go to a fancy dance, I'm going to do the Funky Chicken in her honor!

We'll miss you, Wendy!
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo195/joe63251/FunkyChicken2.gif

[The Gumby Gang]

A sad day indeed. Wendy lended such a focused performance in Ms. Brahms....a great contribution to a stellar cast. While she may have been scripted for less than the rest of cast in regards to character developement....I think that fact in itself made us all realize just who Ms. Brahms was without have to learn it by way of the script.

If you have a copy of the OFFICIAL AYBS cast book....her publicity photos are ones to keep. A true deva of her generation.

Give our best to John Wendy.

[Shadow]

Very sad news. My condolences to her family. R.I.P. "sexy knickers".

[Lmsbartow]

What a sad day! I was stunned when I saw the news of her passing. She was so young and so talented. She will be greatly missed!!

[LakotaElf]

I myself am very sadden over this news. As said already, I knew it would happen, but for some reason I did not expect it so soon. She shall be greatly missed as she was well loved by all, as all the cast are from AYBS. Have a wonderful and happy trip to Heaven Wendy, you will like it there..

[adamclark83]

I saw this on the news today. I can't believe it. I thought she had many years left. I am glad that I requested her autograph when I did.

[Bionic Grainger]

I am stunned and deeply sadden to hear the news of Wendy's passing. My deepest sympathy to her husband and loved ones. May she rest in peace.

[Mr_Lucas_Fan]

Very Sad News Indeed....R.I.P Wendy.

[Madam Beryl]

Just got the news and I'm devistated. I really don't know what to write right now so I'll just wish you peace Wendy, you will be missed.

I agree with Greg......I'm at a loss for words :roll:

but reading all these tributes is comforting.

God Bless you, Wendy

MB

[Miss Humphries]

I agree with Greg......I'm at a loss for words :roll:

but reading all these tributes is comforting.

God Bless you, Wendy

MB


It broke my heart all over to be the one to tell you....

Honestly, I watch this show almost everyday and they all feel like members of my family. This is so sad.

My prayers are with her husband and with our newest angel as well.

[Sir Humphries]

I have been feeling miserable all day long and couldn't understand why. I just read an email that said Wendy Richard had died.

Now it's all clear as to why I felt so awful today.

Very sad news. I am glad that she is now at peace and no longer suffering.

[Captain Peacock's Carnation]

Thoughts and prayers go out for Wendy's family and for all her fans. She was a wonderful part of AYBS and always will be for all of us AYBS fans.

[Cat_Lover]

Words fail me.

[sonosun]

Now Wendy can be at peace and visit with John and Arthur and Harold.

[Tim]

I thought I'd stop by again, and as others have said, expected the news later than this. Worst I think is that Mollie had to see her junior pass before her.

They may be actors, but you can see such genuine love in them that their performances shone all the more.

No doubt heaven got noticeably brighter today.

[sanna_o75]

I'm watching the tribute to her now.

In it, you can actually see a little behind the scenes of Are you being served

[AYBS2007]

Wendy Richards is one of the greatest actress in the world. She was so good as being Mrs. Brahams in Are You Being Served? and also in other TV shows like Eastenders (Never wacthed it. But heard about it) and also Grace and Favour.

R.I.P Wendy Richards you will be missed :(

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

I'm watching the tribute to her now.

In it, you can actually see a little behind the scenes of Are you being served


I'll be watching it tonight. :(

[john]

Very sad news indeed. Wendy was just fantastic in everything she did, from Miss Brahms to Pauline Fowler. She will be hugely missed by everyone, she was a true legend.
R.I.P. Wendy.:(

[Peanut]

I'm watching the tribute to her now.

In it, you can actually see a little behind the scenes of Are you being served


I watched the tribute too. It was very good. I was fine up till the end when the narrater said that she did not survive this time and then the flood gates opened. :(

[Eva]

I watched the tribute earlier as well, on youtube in terrible quality, but hey, what can you do? I was in tears almost the whole way through.

[missmacinthorpe]

I watched the pilot and "Our Figures Are Slipping" last night in her memory.

[John Inman Fan]

Some more video tributes:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/4840098/Wendy-Richard-the-EastEnders-star-dies-of-breast-cancer.html

[Mr Ernest Grainger]

"The most guests online over 24 hours was 470, Today at 07:56 AM."

"The most members online over 24 hours was 63, Today at 07:59 AM."

I know that was because of the news about Wendy.

I guess that shows what kind of actor she was.

:pco:

[Dean]

I think people always related to Wendy - she was a natural - and that she had a personal life that had problems (illnesses, poor marriages) maybe made seem more real too.

Of course it's far too early - but what a lot of entertainment she gave us.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

I think people always related to Wendy - she was a natural - and that she had a personal life that had problems (illnesses, poor marriages) maybe made seem more real too.

Of course it's far too early - but what a lot of entertainment she gave us.

I totally agree Dean. :yes:

[John Inman Fan]

I watched the tribute too. It was very good. I was fine up till the end when the narrater said that she did not survive this time and then the flood gates opened. :(

Looks like the tribute was watched by 5.3 million people. Wow!

Found the tribute at BBC, but can only be seen in the UK:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode...ard_A_Tribute/ (http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode...ard_A_Tribute/)

Marlies
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[John Inman Fan]

Found more tributes:

http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Wendy-Richard/85336428

http://lastingtribute.blogspot.com/2009/02/wendy-richard-mourned-by-fans-and-stars.html

[tiffsboys4]

I hate that she has passed. She will be missed for sure. RIP Wendy Richard.

[Peanut]

Looks like the tribute was watched by 5.3 million people. Wow!

Found the tribute at BBC, but can only be seen in the UK:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode...ard_A_Tribute/ (http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode...ard_A_Tribute/)

It is sad that it can only be seen here in the U.K. It was a very moving well put together tribute. I am not surprised it was watched by so many as Wendy was such a well loved and respected actress. A national treasure.

[Bored Okie]

R.I.P. Sad news indeed.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

The Wendy Richards BBC tribute was very sad. I got teary eyed watching it and then when it was over I wondered why I did this to myself.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Looks like the tribute was watched by 5.3 million people. Wow!

Found the tribute at BBC, but can only be seen in the UK:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode...ard_A_Tribute/ (http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode...ard_A_Tribute/)

Marlies
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This one is getting an error !!

[John Inman Fan]

This one is getting an error !!


...because it has been moved here:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00j7xz8/Wendy_Richard_A_Tribute/

Marlies

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

And then you just get this message which doesn't do those of us who don't live in the U.K. sweet fanny. ;)


Currently BBC iPlayer TV programmes are available to play in the UK only, but all BBC iPlayer Radio programmes are available to you. Why? (http://iplayerhelp.external.bbc.co.uk/help/download_programmes/outsideuk)
If you are in the UK and see this message please read this advice (http://iplayerhelp.external.bbc.co.uk/help/download_programmes/told_not_in_uk).
Go to Radio channels home page (http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/radio)

[Peanut]

I don't know what is happening. When I go on to the I player it says that I am not in the uk. Something to do with my IP address. Most annoying cause I would have liked to have watched the tribute again.

[John Inman Fan]

And then you just get this message which doesn't do those of us who don't live in the U.K. sweet fanny. ;)

I did mention earlier that it only applied to the UK. You have people from the UK here too, so they could use the info.

Marlies

[John Inman Fan]

http://www.people.co.uk/news/tm_headline=of-course-i-know-this-is-the-end-but-saying-i-m-ok-is-my-way-of-coping&method=full&objectid=21161203&siteid=93463-name_page.html

You can also donate in memory of Wendy via:
http://www.macmillan.org.uk/Donate

like the article mentioned.

Marlies

[John Inman Fan]

http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/87060/Friends-and-fans-Wendy-Richard-flock-to-the-pub-where-she-grew-up-

[missbuchanan]

oh mann, we just keep losing them...its times like this I wish I was born 3 decades earlier...soo sad...

[Lady Stableforth]

my condolences to ms. richards' friends and family

[LovelyMissShirleyBrahms]

I miss her terribly already. :cry:

Ever since her passing, I've had her book laying right next to me when I go to bed every night like she was there with me.

[IndianaChad]

How sad to hear this. I have been away for a while but am back (although I had to re-register under another name) for some reason. I was surprised to hear this as I did not know she was ill. Very sad indeed as this is also the two year anniversary of John Inman's passing.

[Tinkerbell]

:(
I just heard about Wendy, it's horrible

[dazzlestar14]

This is the saddest news I've heard all day. From day 1, Wendy was my favourite castmember on Aybs? She brought such a fun character to the show and from her other work, her acting clearly stood out. I consider it a blessing to have been able to enjoy her works, and deep down I always wanted to meet her because she seemed like such an enchanting person. I quite honestly believe though that she is watching us from the heavens above, pain-free and with the other Aybs? friends that we've lost along the way.

R.I.P Wendy, we will never forget you girl.

[John Inman Fan]

I quite honestly believe though that she is watching us from the heavens above, pain-free and with the other Aybs? friends that we've lost along the way.

R.I.P Wendy, we will never forget you girl.

I believe that too and was also very touched about how many people showed up for her funeral.

Marlies

[Tim]

http://movies.msn.com/wonderwall/in-memoriam-2009/photo-gallery/feature/?photoidx=38

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Good picture of her. Thanks for sharing that Tim.

[sonosun]

That is a very nice picture.

[MissRnR]

I knew you were ill Wendy, but it was still a shock.

May you R.I.P.