Thursday 26 February 2009

Wendy Richard

Sad to note the passing of Wendy Richard, something of a British institution. Before Eastenders, before even Are You Being Served?, she first made her name in 1962 with the #1 hit Come Outside, recorded with Mike Sarne.

And here the two are, photographed by Harry Hammond (© V&A Images), as featured in my book Halfway to Paradise:

1 comment:

Patrick said...

The Lasting Tribute website has updated its memorial pages to include Wendy Richard.

http://www.lastingtribute.co.uk/tribute/richard/2918486

It's a respectful memorial to her and somewhere to pay tribute to her fortitude in fighting her illness.

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