EastEnder Wendy Richard dies

Thursday 26th February 2009, 1:13PM GMT.

Former EastEnders star Wendy Richard

Former EastEnders star Wendy Richard

Actress Wendy Richard, who has been suffering from cancer, died today, her agent said.

The actress, who was 65, died in the Harley Street Clinic in London with her husband by her side.

Her agent, Kevin Francis, said she had been very brave and had kept her sense of humour to the end.

For the full story see today’s Shropshire Star


  1. 1
    John Smith

    How sad, a wonderful actress who will be sorely missed by millions. Condolences to her husband and family.

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    gerry

    A very dignified end, compare that to the last few weeks of a so-called celeb misnamed as Goody.Live and learn everybody

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