Things reach a climax in May 1989 when Dr Legg fails to diagnose Vicki Fowler's meningitis and Vicki almost dies, consequently his practitioners no longer trust him and makes him question his abilities as a doctor, sending him into early retirement. I first met Leonard as Dr Legg when I joined the cast of EastEnders as Dot, his hypochondriac patient, in 1985," she wrote. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Cue tears before bedtime for EastEnders fans as the death of one of the soap's original 26 characters was too much for some to bear. He lived in Hughestown for forty years and retired from Tobyhanna Army 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.". Dr Legg and Dot visit his parents' grave but discover that their gravestone has been vandalised with antisemitic graffiti. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. David A. Legg, PhD., 66, of Fort Wayne, passed away on July 5, 2014, at his home, with his family by his side. Gregory Legg Repeated intentional offences of this rule could lead to a ban, Many thanks the EastEnders Wiki admin team. Linda Davidson said about her return: EastEnders was my first proper family. Dot was a regular patient of Dr Legg in the soap -and last month paid tribute to Fenton, describing him as charming. His career in acting spanned over fifty years and saw him appear in a total of 267 episodes of EastEnders. So sad that Dr. Legg has gone. An EastEnders spokesperson added: "We are deeply saddened to hear that Leonard has passed away. Final farewell: Leonard's coffin was carried into the crematorium ahead of the funeral service. *EastEnders airs Mondays and Fridays at 8pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30pm, Don't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! EastEnders Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Dr Leggs final stint in the Square saw him visit old pal Dot Branning (June Brown), who was by his side when he died in 2019. Dr Legg later moved to Islington, living there for several years, but continued to maintain his surgery in Albert Square, renting the flat upstairs to Ethel Skinner and the barman Lofty Holloway among an array of other tenants. Sign up for the free Mirror Showbiz newsletter. She says he was at Cable Street and he replies that he was 9 years old at the time (making his year of birth 1927), but he was there. A photo given to Dr Legg by Lou Beale, probably taken before or during the Second World War. Dr Leggs father gave him his medallion for his wedding day. HENDERSON - Funeral services for Dr. Lloyd Legg, 53, of Henderson, will be 10 a.m. today, June 15, 2010, at First Baptist Church of Henderson, with Dr. Greg Sadly yes. David first appears in April 1988 as Dr. Legg 's nephew who is visiting from Israel. Robin Hood Junior (1975), Give My Regards to Broad Street (1984), and the British horror movie The Zombie Diaries (2006). (First line), "The most perfect kiss ever." Paul Legg, age 79, of Princeton, KY, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Caldwell County Medical Center. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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. Judith Legg This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. ', 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. He worked in TV and film and his long stage career included time at the National Theatre and most recently the Royal Shakespeare Company. He was being shunned by the locals "I enjoyed working with him enormously for many years and missed him when he retired. 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 He decides not to tell Colin as worrying about his condition could bring on another attack although Colin may not have another attack for 20 years or so, choosing instead to tell Colin that he is overworked and anemic. Dot - who has been friends with the former Albert Square GP for over thirty years - was heartbroken by the news. Credits Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletter. Later, Dot and Dr Legg watch a programme about the Battle of Cable Street in 1936. Tonight is the second time. 'Best known for his role as Dr Legg on EastEnders, Leonards acting career spanned more than 60 years.'. ', While Gillian Taylforth (Kathy Beale) said: 'Im so sorry to hear the very sad news about Leonard. She finally came round though. The EastEnders Twitter account marked the actor's passing, posting: 'Dr Harold Legg. I send my love and condolences to his family. In a statement, Brown called him a "charming man in all ways". 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. Died from pancreatic cancer. But then I had lunch with John, whos been a mate for years. The people of EastEnders have been a consistent thread throughout the intervening years. Dr Harold Legg took his last breath and viewers were in tears. His family released a statement. Join the community by leaving a comment below andstay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. He attended Dupont schools and served in the US Navy. Following his death, his family shared the devastating news with fans. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Best known for his role as Dr Legg on EastEnders, Leonards acting career spanned more than 60 years. I feel honoured that our paths crossed". Julia Smith (1985) 15 February 2019 The Square says goodbye to a Walford legend. Caskets | Urns | Preplanning | Contact Us. Leonard's family confirmed the star's death on January 31, 2022. Patch|Mr Pickles|Posh and Becks|Pretty|Prince|Prince (2008)|Robbie and Georgie|Rolf|Roly|Rooney|Sammy|Starsky and Hutch|Sugar|Terrence|The Carter/Branning puppies|Tramp|Wellard|Wellard (II)|WillyWilly (II)|Ziggy |. "He felt privileged to have worked with some of the greats of the theatre, including Samuel Beckett, Orson Welles and Jonathan Miller. 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. Doctor Leg's heart breaking goodbye won't leave a dry eye in the house, Viewers were heartbroken at the death of Dr Legg, Dr Legg was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, Dr. Legg was one of 26 original characters. Episode Count He will be missed beyond words by his family. Mother "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.". Dr Legg mentions Judith's death in the war and tells Jay and Dot he A slew of classic EastEnders stars, including John Altman, Linda Davidson and Steve McFadden were seen arriving for former co-star Leonard Fenton's funeral in north London on Wednesday. WebSTEPHEN LEGG, M.D. EASTENDERS stars John Altman and Steve McFadden turned out to pay their respects at the funeral of Leonard Fenton on Wednesday. Do you have a story for The Sun Showbiz team? As well as his EastEnders role, the actor also appeared in films such asRobin Hood Junior (1975), Give My Regards to Broad Street (1984), and the British horror movie The Zombie Diaries (2006). 19851997, 2000, 2004, 2007, 20182019 'Since appearing in the very first episode of EastEnders, Leonard created a truly iconic character in Doctor Legg who will always be remembered. 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. But as the day of the service dawns, Dot (June Brown) finds that she isn't well enough to attend, having been up all night. The photo was taken by Albert Beale. For other inquiries, Contact Us. With equity release you could access a lump-sum of tax-free cash which can be used to enhance your retirement income, make home improvements, or even enjoy a memorable holiday. 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. Then John said theyd given Mary a few lines and it went from there., You can see the scenes tomorrow on EastEnders at 7.30pm on BBC1, Try 12 issues for 1 today - never miss an issue. David has fallen on hard times in Israel. In his final moments, he tells Dot about how he met Judith at the anti-Fascist demonstration. He was utterly charming, continuously joked with me and loved talking about his past. Dr Legg asks Dot to help him plan his funeral, so they consult funeral director Jay Brown ( Jamie Borthwick ). Dr Legg mentions Judith's death in the war and tells Jay and Dot he wants to be buried next to her, but feels that his parents would want him to be buried next to them. Dr Legg then moves in with Dot. They told me about Lens storyline and asked me to be in the congregation when Dr Legg dies and I said yes. Cause/Reason Uncles ", Cheryl Fergison, known for playing Heather Trott in the BBC soap, posted a message on Instagram with a red love heart: "Sad news Leonard Fenton (Dr Legg) has passed away @bbceastenders casting the best in great characters lovely man and talented actor.". He attended First Baptist Church of Harold Legg Obituary Dr. Paul Legg, age 79, of Princeton, KY, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Caldwell County Medical Center. The soap star, known for his role as one of the show's original characters Dr Legg, died last month at the age of 95, and many of Albert Square's were in attendance to pay tribute. Doctor Legg is an iconic character so it feels fitting that Lofty should return to say goodbye. Dr Legg's funeral next week will see the return of two of the soap's original characters, some 31 years after they were last seen in Walford. "His passion for painting and singing pre-dated his acting career and was equally as important to him. It gave me stability and a fantastic foundation from which to build an incredible life. He went to be with the Lord Saturday at the Hospice of East Texas in Tyler. List of appearances EastEnders fans should brace themselves for an emotional episode tomorrow as the funeral procession for Dr Legg (Leonard Fenton) gets under way. 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. 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