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Thursday, 26 February 2009

SAD NEWS EastEnders actress Wendy Richard dies

Star passes away at London clinic

Wendy Richard
Wendy Richard had terminal cancer

Wendy Richard has lost her battle with cancer.

The former EastEnder, 65, passed away this morning at London's Harley Street Clinic with husband John Burns by her side.

'She was incredibly brave and retained her sense of humour right to the end,' agent Kevin Francis tells the BBC.  

Wendy, who played Pauline Fowler, announced she had terminal cancer in October.

She wed long-term partner John days later.

Wendy had overcome breast cancer twice before. 

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