Comments on: So Long, Leonard Fenton

By: Tessa Hurst

Tessa Hurst — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 13:31:11 +0000

I am related to Leonard through the maternal side of my family.Sadly I never got to know him as my mother left London at the start of WW2.I have enjoyed reading his life story as I feel it connects me a little bit with my roots

By: David Lawson

David Lawson — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 20:28:58 +0000

I would have treasured a long talk with Leonard about his childhood. My father was born in Spitalfields but the family moved along with many Jews out to Stepney Green in the Twenties and Thirties. I knew nothing of this, as my father died more than 50 years ago without ever discussing his childhood. Many parents rarely talked to their children in those days. If he had lived until I was an adult, maybe I would have learned more about what life was like for a teenager in those pre-war years.

By: Cherub

Cherub — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 07:51:01 +0000

A lovely piece, what an interesting life Leonard Fenton led.

By: Ros

Ros — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 23:33:20 +0000

When I heard of Leonard’s death, it was this article I remembered. More than worth re-reading. Thank you Gillian Tindall.

By: Richard Raymond

Richard Raymond — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:37:34 +0000

Thank you for this beautiful piece. I had the honor of directing Leonard in a 2005 short film called The Bridge, which we shot at Shepperton Studios. I was just a kid starting out. He beloved in me. He was generous and loving and so, so passionate about acting & really supported me on my 1st film. His love was infectious. I’m grateful for the time with Len. My love and condolences to his family. He was a beautiful artist.

By: Adele Lester

Adele Lester — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 15:33:31 +0000

Goodbye to yet another EastEnder who made good. Had no idea he was originally from Duckett St. And when to Raines! He’ll be missed.

By: Jillian Foley

Jillian Foley — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 11:46:48 +0000

What a lovely man. May he Rest in Peace.

By: Achim

Achim — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 09:35:53 +0000

Mr Leonard Fenton — R.I.P.

My father’s generation (born 1926, died 2021) is slowly making its way completely …

Love & Peace
ACHIM

By: Marcia Howard

Marcia Howard — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 08:45:04 +0000

What a moving tribute and a very interesting story, Leonard’s family beginnings, his career, and his many talents. I always thought what a lovely kind face Leonard had too. Thank you for this write-up Gentle Author

By: Paul loften

Paul loften — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 07:25:42 +0000

Farewell Leonard Fenton. His generation had so much to be proud of . It’s a difficult act to follow