Mrs Frugal Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I'm not an Eastenders fan but it's sad to hear that Wendy Richard has died . She was only 65. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7912668.stm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 oh that is so sad she was a wonderfull actress and a lovely lady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Just heard. Very sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 That is sad. She had breast cancer didn't she? I remember "Are you being served?" a program I didn't particularly like but I loved, and still do, Dad's Army where she was Private Walker's girlfriend, Shirley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Hadn't heard but very sad news.. I love her in Are You Being Served. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Sad news . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Very sad indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillus Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Her final curtain, brave to the end. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 sad news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 That is so sad, I think she had had breast cancer a couple of times over the years. I used to like listening to her on Radio 2 with Steve Wright, they called her the old woman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I used to like listening to her on Radio 2 with Steve Wright, they called her the old woman. Was that Wendy Richard ? I had no idea . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 RIP Wendy Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 That's such a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Sad news - I too did not realise she was the "Old Woman" on Steve Wrights show. She certainly maintained her dignity throughout the battle with Cancer - bless her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Sad news indeed. She was however prepared for it I believe. I did not realise that she was old woman on the Steve Wright show . Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emily95 Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Very sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 It is very sad. Isn't it all so depressing at the moment what with Wendy, Jade and the Camerons? I think I'll stop watching the news until there's some good news around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 She had breast cancer for a third time - so sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I hope I've got it right about the Steve Wright show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I have just googled this and it seems that the jury is still out on whether she was the old woman or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 She had breast cancer for a third time . awful isnt it, why is it good people seem to struggle all their life battling illnesses and some nasty people dont. Life seems so unfair sometimes. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I have just googled this and it seems that the jury is still out on whether she was the old woman or not. I just had a look at Steve Wrights show page http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/wright/biography_oldwoman.shtml and it doesn't look like it was her. According to Wikipedia (though I don't know how reliable they are); "The Old Woman", whose identity has never been revealed, though it is apparent that she is genuinely a senior citizen and not a younger actress (despite her vocal similarity to Wendy Richard). It has been rumoured that she is actress Edna Doré[citation needed]. During the 14 May 2007 edition of Steve Wright in the Afternoon, guest Shane Ritchie referred to Old Woman as Nana Moon: a character from the soap EastEnders played by Hilda Braid. The Old Woman also appears on Channel 4's Paul O'Grady Show where she is credited as "Joyce from Dagenham" - her real name. It is very sad she has died and for her to have suffered with breast cancer so many times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I'll stand corrected then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Forgiven!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Chook Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 It's very sad news. I thought she was very witty and dry on quiz shows, too, on Radio 4 and TV. I didn't realise she was even ill again. My heart goes out to her family. Caroline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
