It's a sad day here at TVholics Anonymous. British acting legend Wendy Richards lost her battle with cancer. For those of you not familiar with Wendy's work, she has appeared on some of the most quintessential classics of British television with roles on Dad's Army, Up Pompeii!, and the Likely Lads but her fame shot through the roof as the cheeky sales girl, Shirley Brahms on Are You Being Served in the 70's. Then in the 80's, she landed the role as the strong matriarch, Pauline Fowler, on the long running soap, EastEnders. When Wendy learned that her cancer had returned a few years ago, she decided to quit EastEnders and her character Pauline was killed off in one of the most lackluster exits the show has seen despite it being the Christmas special. Needless to say, Albert Square has never been the same since. So peace out, Wendy. You will be missed. And if you are in the UK, tonight's episode of Eastie will be dedicated to Ms. Richards and the BBC has just issued a moving tribute. Check it out here.
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