| Location | London |
| Age | 65 years |
| Cause of Death | Cancer |
| Date of Birth | 20/07/1943 |
| Date of Death | 26/02/2009 |
| Visitors | 4,102 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.
a tragic waste by cancer, it doesnt matter how old or young(jade goody) once it gets a grip theres not alot u can do. thinking of you and your family xxxx
even though I never even knew you or met you I felt like I knew you hope you are at peace I hope one day there will be a cure for cancer and thousands will be saved but at the moment that is not to be so stay safe in heaven
WENDY XXXXXX
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just want to say rip and we will all miss you i am a big eastenders fan all my love to all your family and rip xxx love jackie xxx
So sorry to hear you have passed away, I used 2 like you in are you being served especially alongside john inman. R.I.P XXX
Thank you x
Thank you for all the years of entertainment you are a household name. Relax in heaven and put your feet up god bless you and much love to you xxx
gone but not forgotten.
so sad to hear that you passed away,god bless you and rest in peace wendy xxxx
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this really got to me hearing that wendy had lost her long battle with Cancer .
i feel like i knew her in a way as ive grown up watching her on television.
my heart goes out to her family and wendy you were a brave and beautiful women who we will continue to love forever .. x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x
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