Mackenzie Crook has said that his new Worzel Gummidge Christmas special is a fitting tribute to the late Barbara Windsor. The EastEnders and Carry On actress, who died aged 83 in December after a long battle with Alzheimer’s, played the role of Saucy Nancy in the 80s original. When asked if his upcoming show was … Read more
My 80 years of life have presented many lyrical moments, but birthdays always seemed to be off-key. Given that I managed to pop out of the womb a couple of months early, making me a December Sagittarian, it ought to have been a snap — two for the price of one. First would come Hanukkah … Read more
An online book of condolence has been set up for fans to pay tribute to Dame Barbara Windsor. The actress’ grieving husband Scott Mitchell announced a JustGiving page had been started in order to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research UK. Scott revealed he wanted the page to be used as a Book of Condolence where mourners … Read more
Barbara Windsor’s grieving husband Scott Mitchell made his first public appearance on Thursday, one week after he tragically lost the love of his life. The EastEnders and Carry On actress died aged 83 last Thursday after a long battle with Alzheimer’s, with Scott spending her last seven days at her bedside. Speaking at Good Morning … Read more
Christopher Biggins reveals details of Barbara Windsor’s funeral and says she would have been ‘thrilled to hear the outcry of horror over her passing’ By Rebecca Davison for MailOnline Published: 14:38 GMT, 17 December 2020 | Updated: 15:10 GMT, 17 December 2020 Christopher Biggins has revealed details of Barbara Windsor’s funeral following her death last … Read more
Ross Kemp emotionally discussed his final conversation with Dame Barbara Windsor days before her death aged 83 during an appearance on Monday’s Good Morning Britain. Ross, 56, who played Barbara’s hardman onscreen son Grant Mitchell on EastEnders, revealed the iconic actress had wished for ‘everything to be good in his life’ shortly before her death … Read more
Dame Barbara Windsor will be remembered next year with a memorial that will allow ‘everyone to celebrate her life together’. The legendary actress passed away on Thursday, aged 83, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s and a funeral is expected to take place this month. However, due to restrictions amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, only … Read more
Dame Barbara Windsor is set to make posthumous appearances in three new Carry On films, after her death following a long battle with Alzheimer’s. The legendary actress passed away on Thursday, aged 83, but producers of the iconic franchise are planning to use a hologram of the star in upcoming movies. Brian Baker, the boss … Read more
Ross Kemp has revealed that Dame Barbara Windsor’s dying wish was for more money to be spent dementia research. The TV icon sadly died on Thursday aged 83 after losing her battle with Alzheimer’s and tributes have poured in for the EastEnders and Carry On star. And now Ross, 56, who played her on-screen son … Read more
EastEnders have paid tribute to the late Dame Barbara Windsor, by dedicating Friday’s episode to her. The legendary star who played Peggy Mitchell, passed away at 83-years old on Thursday evening at a London care home, following a six-year battle with Alzheimer’s, her husband Scott Mitchell confirmed. The BBC One soap aired at a later time … Read more