Walford residents out in force for Dr Legg’s funeral in EastEnders By Press Association February 18 2019, 10:02 pm February 18 2019, 10:02 pm Share Walford residents out in force for Dr Legg’s funeral in EastEnders Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/entertainment/1680843/walford-residents-out-in-force-for-dr-leggs-funeral-in-eastenders/ Copy Link EastEnders characters gather for the funeral of Dr Legg (Kieron McCarron/BBC) Walford’s residents have been pictured paying their last respects to Dr Harold Legg. The character – who first appeared in the BBC soap EastEnders in 1985 – died in emotional scenes earlier this month after having cancer. New images revealed by the BBC soap show the people of Albert Square out in force for the much-loved GP’s funeral. Sharon is among those paying their last respects (Kieron McCarron/BBC) Dr Legg (Leonard Fenton) returned last year and broke the devastating news to his friend Dot Branning (June Brown) that he had terminal cancer. EastEnders characters Lofty and Mary – played by Tom Watt and Linda Davidson – will return to Albert Square for the funeral. This episode airs on Tuesday.