RIP Wendy Richards

Pudding · 27 Feb 2009, 22:58

I find it quite shocking that the passing of one of Britians best loved actresses Wendy Richards hasn't been mentioned yet.

Perhaps we now live in a society where we celebrate false celebrities like Jade Goody who only became known through a reality show where she shouted her mouth off and made racial slurs. And not actual celebrities like Wendy Richards, who have worked hard all their life bringing enjoyment to millions.

Maybe if Wendy Richards had sold her story of cancer for a bucketful of cash we'd give her more sympathy and recognition. But I doubt someone who has honour and dignity like Wendy would sell their last precious moments of life for a few extra quid anyway.

RIP Wendy Richards.

Pud

Evil One · 28 Feb 2009, 00:10

I couldn't stand her in Eastenders, but she was great in Are You Being Served?

~Helen~ · 28 Feb 2009, 00:53

It is indeed a very sad loss, I can't remember her age, but felt that she would have had so much more to give.

And this is from someone who can appreciate her acting talent whilst being neither a fan or Are You Being Served nor of Eastenders.

**Monstro** · 28 Feb 2009, 01:00

think this lady was 66 when she passed away, such a talented actress, many roles that were memorable aside from bloody Eastenders.

Thanks fo the laughs

RIP

**The Flying Mouse** · 28 Feb 2009, 14:33

A sad loss.
RIP

Battybarb · 28 Feb 2009, 18:31

a very sad loss,so sad that she had tried to fight this terrible disease 3 times and still it took its toll
RIP

Battybarb · 28 Feb 2009, 18:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pudding

I find it quite shocking that the passing of one of Britians best loved actresses Wendy Richards hasn't been mentioned yet.

Perhaps we now live in a society where we celebrate false celebrities like Jade Goody who only became known through a reality show where she shouted her mouth off and made racial slurs. And not actual celebrities like Wendy Richards, who have worked hard all their life bringing enjoyment to millions.

Maybe if Wendy Richards had sold her story of cancer for a bucketful of cash we'd give her more sympathy and recognition. But I doubt someone who has honour and dignity like Wendy would sell their last precious moments of life for a few extra quid anyway.

RIP Wendy Richards.

Pud

I did mention it yesterday morning in post your thoughts as it is a very sad loss especially as she has tried to fight this disease for so long..

Hypnobabe · 01 Mar 2009, 09:44

Sad loss indeed...

I've always said she's my other mother, physically very similar to my own mum, and just as grumpy... (as Pauline, that is...)

**allrevvedup** · 01 Mar 2009, 12:29

Sad news, she had a lot of dignity about her fight and did it very much in a low key manner.

Hypnobabe · 02 Mar 2009, 17:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pudding

Maybe if Wendy Richards had sold her story of cancer for a bucketful of cash we'd give her more sympathy and recognition. But I doubt someone who has honour and dignity like Wendy would sell their last precious moments of life for a few extra quid anyway.

RIP Wendy Richards.

Pud

Interesting to note that in this week's Sunday papers is mention of a documentary following Wendy's battle with cancer, to be screened later in the year...

Does this mean we now have to vilify her in the same manner that some people have vilified Jade?

27 Feb 2009, 22:58	#1
Pudding I'm A Prize Fight Lover... Join Date: 22.10.2003 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,532	RIP Wendy Richards I find it quite shocking that the passing of one of Britians best loved actresses Wendy Richards hasn't been mentioned yet. Perhaps we now live in a society where we celebrate false celebrities like Jade Goody who only became known through a reality show where she shouted her mouth off and made racial slurs. And not actual celebrities like Wendy Richards, who have worked hard all their life bringing enjoyment to millions. Maybe if Wendy Richards had sold her story of cancer for a bucketful of cash we'd give her more sympathy and recognition. But I doubt someone who has honour and dignity like Wendy would sell their last precious moments of life for a few extra quid anyway. RIP Wendy Richards. Pud

28 Feb 2009, 00:10	#2
Evil One Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.01.2007 Posts: 5,192	I couldn't stand her in Eastenders, but she was great in Are You Being Served?

28 Feb 2009, 00:53	#3
~Helen~ Mega Loafer Join Date: 01.11.2007 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,958	It is indeed a very sad loss, I can't remember her age, but felt that she would have had so much more to give. And this is from someone who can appreciate her acting talent whilst being neither a fan or Are You Being Served nor of Eastenders.

28 Feb 2009, 01:00	#4
Monstro Promoted to Wario's spellchecker Join Date: 17.09.2005 Location: London Posts: 12,947	think this lady was 66 when she passed away, such a talented actress, many roles that were memorable aside from bloody Eastenders. Thanks fo the laughs RIP

28 Feb 2009, 14:33	#5
The Flying Mouse Armed ba$tard and Jo's other half. Join Date: 06.08.2002 Location: In the middle of nowhere near the end of the line. Posts: 16,104	A sad loss. RIP

28 Feb 2009, 18:31	#6
Battybarb Nutty Tart From Hell Join Date: 25.05.2007 Location: liverpool Posts: 8,390	a very sad loss,so sad that she had tried to fight this terrible disease 3 times and still it took its toll RIP

01 Mar 2009, 09:44	#8
Hypnobabe mszee's Mistress with sexy goddess boots Join Date: 13.07.2005 Location: Hitting the highway like a battering ram... Posts: 7,686	Sad loss indeed... I've always said she's my other mother, physically very similar to my own mum, and just as grumpy... (as Pauline, that is...)

01 Mar 2009, 12:29	#9
allrevvedup "Most things that i worry about, never happen anyway" Join Date: 29.11.2003 Location: Liverpool Posts: 5,354	Sad news, she had a lot of dignity about her fight and did it very much in a low key manner.