June Brown has paid tribute to the "charming" Leonard Fenton.
Tributes have been paid to Leonard Fenton after his death
The actor – who was famous for his role as Dr. Harold Legg in 'EastEnders' – passed away at the age of 95 on Saturday (29.01.22) and has been fondly remembered by June, who played the legendary Dot Cotton in the BBC soap.
June said in a statement: "I first met Leonard as Dr. Legg when I joined the cast of 'EastEnders' as Dot, his hypochondriac patient, in 1985.
"He was a charming man in all ways, first as a person and then as an actor, extremely polite and kind. I enjoyed working with him enormously for many years and missed him when he retired.
"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 appeared in the first episode of the soap back in February 1985 and was writing out of the programme in emotional scenes in 2019 – as he returned to tell Dot that he was suffering from terminal cancer.
Natalie Cassidy, who plays Sonia Fowler in the programme, said: "I had the pleasure to work with Leonard. He was utterly charming and continuously joked with me and loved talking about his past. I feel honoured that our paths crossed."
Fenton's death was confirmed by his family on Monday (31.01.22) as they explained how they "feel incredibly lucky to have been able to be with him as his health worsened towards the end – a privilege denied to so many during these tough times".
A statement released by his family read: "The family of the actor Leonard Fenton are heartbroken to announce his death at the age of 95 on Saturday January 29. Best known for his role as Dr Legg on 'EastEnders', Leonard’s acting career spanned more than 60 years."
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