Wendy Richard Has Died.

[Cat3]

Former EastEnders actress Wendy Richard has just died aged 65, from breast cancer, her agent has confirmed.

Wendy also appeared in tv shows as Dad's Army, Are You Being Served, even had a role in two Carry On films - Carry On Matron and Carry On Girls.

She lefted Eastenders in 1996 after 22 years in the show playing the actresss of Pauline Fowler.

R.I.P Wendy Richard 20 July 1943 - 26 Feb 2009.

[Zetti]

Wow! I didnt realise that she was going to die yet, I thought she had a few months to go. Condolences to her family R.I.P

[HeavenForbid]

I heard this on the news this afternoon. Very sad news. She will be missed. RIP

[JackWilkins]

Such deeply sad and I have to say shocking news too. She'll be deeply missed and leave behind her portrayals of some the most iconic characters on british television.

A true loss.

[martha-jack]

What a really sad ending for such an amazing person she was amazing on everything she acted in and we weill really miss her, R.I.P Wendy

[Laura]

Oh my god. I can't believe it. I remember reading ages ago she had cancer but I didn't realise she was actually dieing from it. R.I.P Wendy

[Cat3]

Tonight's episode of EastEnders will be dedicated to Richard and

It will be followed at 8pm by Wendy Richard: A Tribute.

[Lesley Bee]

Such sad news, my heart goes out to her family and friends

[-Kevin-]

It was a shame they ruined her character in Eastenders towards the end of her time on the show though

[Luc]

This is so sad! I loved her as Pauline in EastEnders, and she was awesome in Are You Being Served?. It's such a great loss to Britain, and the world . My condolences to John, her husband, her family and friends.