BBC EastEnders Dot Cotton icon June Brown leads tribute as co-star Leonard Fenton dies aged 95
manchestereveningnews.co.ukEastEnders star Leonard Fenton has died at the age of 95. The actor will be best known among the BBC One's soaps loyal fans for playing Walford's much-loved GP, Dr Harold Legg.
He appeared in the first episode of EastEnders in February 1985, with his last scenes airing in 2019. A statement from his family confirmed the sad news. READ MORE: Hollyoaks star Jorgie Porter on romantic treasure trail engagement after losing 'four pieces of our hearts' It 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. "He worked in TV and film and his long stage career included time at the National Theatre and most recently the Royal Shakespeare Company.
He felt privileged to have worked with some of the greats of the theatre, including Samuel Beckett, Orson Welles and Jonathan Miller. "His passion for painting and singing pre-dated his acting career and was equally as important to him.
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