Harold Legg: Last News

It's been 35 years since George 'Lofty' Holloway exited EastEnders for good, with actor Tom Watt going on to pursue a very different career away from soapland.The iconic character was introduced as part of the show's original cast in 1985, but after three years on Albert Square he made the decision to leave. Tom, 68, opted to abandon acting to pursue a career as a sports journalist. He has worked for the likes of talkSPORT, Channel 4 and the BBC, having established himself as a sports pundit.

Eastenders fans are in mourning as actor Leonard Fenton, who played the much loved Doctor Harold Legg, has died aged 95.

EastEnders, has died at the age of 95.The news of his death was confirmed by his family who released a statement today.He appeared in EastEnders in its very first episode, with his last scenes airing in 2019.A statement from his family said: “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."They continued: “His passion for painting and singing pre-dated his acting career and was equally as important to him.

EastEnders star Leonard Fenton has died at the age of 95.

Naman Ramachandran Actor Leonard Fenton, best known for playing Dr. Harold Legg in long-running BBC soap “EastEnders,” died on Jan. 29, his family said.

Leonard Fenton, who played the tole of Doctor Harold Legg on BBC soap opera EastEnders, has died at the age of 95.The heartbreaking news was announced on the official Facebook page for EastEnders, which shared a statement from Leonard's family. It explained that the actor passed away on Saturday 29 January. They shared: "The family of the actor Leonard Fenton are heartbroken to announce his death at the age of 95 on Saturday January 29th.