| Location | London |
| Age | 65 years |
| Cause of Death | Cancer |
| Date of Birth | 20/07/1943 |
| Date of Death | 26/02/2009 |
| Visitors | 4,100 since 26/02/2009 |
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Former EastEnders actress Wendy Richard (born Wendy Emerton) 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.
In 2000 Richard was awarded the MBE for services to television and in 2007 she was given a British
Soap Award for Lifetime Achievement for her role in EastEnders.
Richard also appeared in two Carry On films, playing a cameo role in Carry On Matron and a
supporting part in Carry On Girls (which also featured future EastEnders co-star, Barbara Windsor).
In 1962, her distinct cockney vocals also helped get her to #1 on the UK singles chart on the single
"Come Outside" by Mike Sarne.
In 2007, Richard was awarded a British Soap Award for 'Lifetime Achievement' for her role in
Eastenders.
As well as her 21 years on Albert Square, Richard starred in sitcoms Are You Being Served?, Dad's
Army and Grace and Favour.
She joined EastEnders when the programme began in 1985 and remained in it until 2006, when her
character died.
I grew up watching you on TV and little by little all the faces I grew up with are passing.I wish you peace and pray that allah blesses you a place in heaven. My thoughts go to your husband at such a sad time.
R.I.P wendy. i think of the times i have seen you on telly it makes me smile some of the things you had to act out you made me chukle god blessxx
HAVE A LOVELY DAY WENDY IN HEAVENS GARDEN, MAY YOUR SMILE SHINE FOR EVER MORE, I STILL CANNOT BELIEVE YOU HAVE GONE, SUCH A WONDERFUL WOMAN, I HOPE YOU HAD A LOVELY MOTHERS DAY AND WAS WITH YOUR CHILDREN SMILING DOWN ON THEM WITH LOVE XX
so tragic, but so dignified. my love and respect go striaght to you Wendy and your family for the amazing way your passing has been handled. my thoughts are with all who love you. you bravery will live on for me forever. you are a true inspiration, staying strong and passionate about doing your best for others and never forgetting that other people were and are suffering with cancer. your legacy will live on. sleep peacefully. love from angel Rhiain and Mum Kate. xxxxx
A STAR FOREVER WENDY XXX
WHEN THE DARKNESS FALLS IN THE SKY
WE TURN OUR HEADS AND LOOK UP HIGH
THERE WE SEE A STAR SHINE SO BRIGHT
WE SEE YOU IN THE SKY EACH NIGHT
SHINE ON FOR ALL TO SEE YOU ONCE AGAIN
FOR WE KNOW YOU NOW FREE FROM YOUR PAIN
A AMAZING LADY LIVES ON IN SO MANY HEARTS
ALSO REMEMBERING WHEN YOU WERE PLAYING YOUR PARTS
FOR YOU WERE A FILM STAR BACK THEN
FOR YOU ARE NOW A STAR ONCE AGAIN
WE WILL THINK OF YOU WITH LOVE EACH DAY
FOR YOU MADE SO MANY SMILE EVERY DAY......
Written By Ros Roberts 2009
For Wendy Richard
my thoughts are with you and your loving family, your in gods safe hands, no more pain or suffering, god bless, sleep well Wendy x
i found a penny today
laying on the ground
but its not just a penny
this little coin i found
pennies come from heaven
that's what my dad told me
he said angels toss them down
oh, how i loved this story
he said when an Angel misses you
They toss a penny down
sometimes just to cheer you up
To make a smile out of a frown
So, don't pass by that penny
When you're feeling blue
It may be a penny from Heaven
That wendy has tossed to you
love and thought to you always
god bless
miss you alot wendy not seeing you on tv its just not the same, i just have to watch the old eastenders in the morning to see you, rest peacefully happy st patricks day xx
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