Lena Zavaroni who sang Mama He's Making Eyes at Me. Famous Celebrity Graves.
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- Lena Zavaroni was a Scottish singer and television show host. In 1974, Lisa Hilda Zavaroni appeared on Opportunity Knocks hosted by Hughie Green and won the show for a record-breaking five weeks running. She followed this with the album Ma! He's Making Eyes At Me, a collection of classic and then-recent pop standards reached number eight in the UK album chart. At 10 years, and 146 days old, Zavaroni remains the youngest person to have an album in the Top 10.
Later she starred in her own television series, made numerous TV guest star appearances, and appeared on stage. From the age of thirteen, Zavaroni suffered anorexia nervosa and also developed clinical depression when she was fifteen. Following an operation to cure her depression, Zavaroni died at the age of thirty-five from pneumonia on 1 October 1999.
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I met Lena in London in the 80's. She was walking her dog in Richmond by the river.
My friend and I were actually fussing over her dog and petting it, and she was so sweet. It wasn't until we started walking away that we suddenly realised who she was! Lol.
Bless her. Such a talented woman 💖💖
What's a beautiful story Linda thank you for telling us
I actually worked on the Lena Zavaroni show in 1981 as I was employed by the BBC in the costume department. She was the sweetest person you could meet. Very quiet and professional and an all round beautiful soul.
Thanks great video ❤️
Hi nip I'm so sorry that I didn't see your comment which I believe is over a year ago now it's nice to see you again and I'm sorry it's taken me so long to reply I hope that you're like these good Alan
I met her once when she was in St Thomas's hospital, my brother was in there, both were patients. She was very quiet, but very pleasant and very tiny. Bless her.
I have the fondest memories of Lena, my dad used to work at the BBC, I went to work with him and I spent the whole day with Lena. Just 2 little girls playing with dolls and having fun. I will never forget that day. RIP beautiful angel ❤
I toured and duetted with Lena in her show. She tragically died far too young but most importantly she should be remembered for not just her talent but for the fact she was a really genuine, unspoilt, very nice person. God bless her. RIP Lena. 🎵x
Lena was a generational Talent. Left us way far to young. Lena was only three year's older than me, she would've been only 59 now. R.I.P LENA KEEP SLEEPING WELL. ALWAYS REMEMBERED WITH LOVE AND AFFECTION
Thanks for your respect to Lena. I'm sorry Lena for all you went through, may you be singing happily in the heavenly choir❤️💐
Best regards to you, Sharon
Such a tragic story. I loved Lena when I was a kid. I've lived with anorexia and bulimia myself for many years and I know how destructive it is. I've been very lucky myself. God rest her x
Lena may you carry on doing what you do best!!
This was such a tragic story, Lena was so talented and loved by so many. RIP Lena Zavaroni.
Hi Anthony and is still happening today to people take care mate Alan
From what I can remember when she first appeared on Opportunity Knocks, her mother controlled her life.
@@willewinky No when Lena first started out her mother controlled her when she started on Opportunity Knocks, I don't have to research I am old enough to know that as a fact, whether her mother was raped later on is neither here nor there, the fact her mother died of a heart attack according to the coroner, not by suicide.
@@kevinbarnbrook4728 Okay, who was Lena living with when she became famous, Solomon or her parents? Read the 'The Wrath of Solomon' to get an idea of the type of crook Phil Solomon was.
@@willewinky She became famous when she was ten years old, so was living with her mother and father.
Poor Lena, whoever said what they did about her weight, I hope they're proud of themselves for being so cruel. I remember her on Opportunity Knocks, what a voice. Dear Lena, I hope you are resting in eternal peace ❤❤
Beautifully said.❤
Totally agree with you I remember too a sad loss of Lena in this world
My Uncle Loz had carnal relations with Lena when she was doing the 'Seaside Specials'. He said that she was "A dirty rotter and a vicious drunkard". He said it was 'on the mud' in Morecambe.
@@grahamherbert3612 Bloody hell. Dirty rotter? Carnal relations? On the mud at Morecambe? And he shared that with you, his nephew? He sounds like a real diamond! Think you're throwing shade in the wrong direction fella 🤷🏼♀️ a little respect wouldn't hurt. Just saying. Have a lovely day.
@@guyfawkes4518 respect💗🌈
I found this story very interesting but also sad I remember watching Lena on TV such a great talent .if only she had the right guidance she might still be here .
I went to school with her,(Italia conti stage school) she was lovely , very quiet , and she missed home , she was in London and family Scotland
She had a fabulous voice for a little kid. RIP lovely lady ❤
My Mum took me to see her live at Blackpool Pier in the 70s. She was like dynamite! ❤️🙏
Thanks for this wonderful salute to Lena, very well done and so respectful. RIP Lena.
I remember watching Lena, when I was little, such a confident performer. Just goes to show the power of hurtful words....I like the saying 'Be kind always, as you never know what someone is going through.'
hello Diane, you're correct, most people do put a front on and you don't really know what's going on. Thank you, Alan
Dawn Ross.. this is so true..
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Great talent but poor sad. Soul
Gosh she would be 59 now. What a tragic story of someone with so much potential. RIP Lena.
But she should be 59 now ! I agree with you AuntyM66
Before i even start to watch this video. Young Lena Zavaroni was amazingly beautiful young woman. Her story which I've known for years is heart breaking. However it is so so nice to see THAT THIS LITTLE LADY IS NOT FORGOTEN.
Hi T Lovely words
Lena was a absolute superstar for her age fabulous singer and what happened in her life was tragic. She was such a lovely lovely lassie and will always be one of Scotland’s pride and joy. Requiescat in Pace Lena you’ll be singing with the angels in heaven xx🌹🌹🌹🌹🙏🏴
I saw her in concert in the 70s. She lived quite near where I grew up, we were the same age. She could belt out a song, very talented. Scottish Italians always had the best fish and chips shops in Scotland! Anorexia is a hellish disease, RIP Lena ❤
I never knew that about the fish and chips. I'll watch out for them. How lovly you saw in in concert. Best regards, Alan
Yes there ice cream was amazing fish and chips amazing
Don't forget the ice cream. In Galston Ayrshire there was an Italian Ice Cream parlour. TRAVEL across the World but it was the best
@@hornblowingimp8653 That goes without saying, if you’re Scottish, you just know, eh 🤪🍨 but I think non Scots don’t know how famous Italians are for fish and chips 🎣 🍟 white puddings are my favourite 🤩
@@bloochoob white puddings ? What have I missed? Like Tiramisu or milk custards type of thing ?
Yes such a sad story. The music industry still hasnt learn from this though. I'm sure there are others who have been pushed like this. I wonder where all the fortune went that she created. thank you for showing her grave
Hoddesdon just round the corner to me. My daughter lives walking distance to the cemetery. I never knew she was laid to rest there. I knew she lived in Tower Heights but for some reason I thought she'd have been laid to rest in Scotland.
Now I know I'll definitely take this beautiful angel some flowers 💖 xx
I live literally like 2 minutes round the corner from this cemetery. Me and my best mate tried looking for her grave (we struggled to find it unfortunately, but we're gonna properly look another time) to pay our respects. RIP ❤
Hello Danielle, it's very close to the entrance. You go round the building and it's over to the right hand side about 50 m back. I hope you make it. All the best, Alan
So sad this one Alan, what a great powerful voice Lena had I'm sure she's somewhere singing with the angels. R.I.P. 🙏
Hi, Derek She had proper star quality. It's just so unbelievable to think that such a great life was destroyed and nobody could stop it. But anyway and pleased that you enjoyed the film. It's nice to send our thoughts, Best Alan
Angels?? What delusional planet are you from?
@@MotorHomeBeepBeep hi babe, I know you feel for this girl I remember her singing and winning!! So sad! People should try to think before they speak, there is hope in the future for Lena, she is in line for a future to this restored earth, ressurected according to Jesus account at the time when Lazarus was ressurected he said at Acts 24:15 "And I have hope toward God, which hope these men also look forward to, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous" where? Not to heaven as most feel and think but back on this planet AFTER it has been put back saved from ruin by God himself as Psalms 37 shows v 8... Let go of anger and abandon rage; Do not become upset and turn to doing evil. 9 For evil men will be done away with, But those hoping in Jehovah will possess the earth. 10 Just a little while longer, and the wicked will be no more; You will look at where they were, And they will not be there. 11 But the meek will possess the earth,And they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace. 12The wicked man plots against the righteous; He grinds his teeth at him. 13 But Jehovah will laugh at him, For He knows that his day will come. " We are living in the last of the last days, to come to know the next things to happen according to the Bible, message me back. Or visit free no obligation www.jw.org X 💕👍🏻💞
@@dinky3817 Are you a Jehovahs Witness @Dinky? Your words are so true. We are living in the last days before Armageddon!
So very sad. I didn't realise she was born 10 days before me.. RiP Lena...you were an Icon, a very talented young Woman. ❤️🥰
Thank You for that story about Lena. I truly believe if people hadn’t commented about her weight i.e being a little overweight
which she clearly wasn’t, she would still be here today! Beautiful young lady ❤
Lena was a big inspiration for me in my own singing career. I used to run home every day from school, go to my bedroom, get my Mike and record player out and belt out her songs in my bedroom. Such a sad story of her demise. Lena, like other child stars have very bad people looking after their interests. Xxxxxx
Jackie, what a lovely story. It's very true It's a shame that when money's involved, it brings out the worst in humanity in some people Take care. Alan
Really well said.. just greed.
Awe bless me too 🎶🎤 💜
Yes.. they should be protected.
The other one from the school she made friends with was Neil Reid, who also had a great voice. I think he was on the same show, Opportunity Knocks. He was from Motherwell, Scotland (I think, it was that area anyway, he used to get on the bus Mum was a conductress on, he sent me a single signed as my Mum said I liked him,I still have it, it's gone all round the world with me. The three of them were friends most of their life. I'm 64 now and I can remember her so well, she was the same age as my brother. To think all I have done in my life, but at the same time I can understand her, as I was anorexic, and still fight depression. People don't realise how many folk have depression, I got the nickname 'smiller' if only they knew, I smiled on the outside to hide what was going on in my head. God bless you Lena, you are sitting on a cloud singing to the stars now
Beautiful smile to hide the pain. I had the same nickname, and I think we have a similar backstory, same sh** different sh**ers.
Bless you Lena Zavaroni. REST IN PEACE.
Thank you for such a gentle loving posting.
GOD BLESS
I grew up watching Lena Zavaroni and Bonnie Langford. They were so much part of my Childhood. I still follow the Career of Bonnie Langford. The story of Lena Zavaroni is SO tragic!! She was so talented. She had an amazing singing🎤 voice. 🎶
In all honesty I never knew lena had died what seems like so long ago, I had forgotten all about her until now. What a sad demise to a beautiful young woman, so pleased I have watched this. She disappeared into obscurity but many will remember her, love ❤️ and peace 🙏 to lena,now singing with the angels 😇. Oct twenty two
Poor girl. I remember her on "Opportunity Knocks". What a voice. What a talent. What a tragedy that she died so young and had so much heartache in her short life.
She was the same age as me and I watched her Opportunity Knocks. Afterwards I used to try and copy her singing all around the house. So tragic life. RIP xx
Beautiful advice and comments at the end : hear hear. Loved Lena - feel she went back to the Angels from where she came from: been serenading them all these years since her return, bless her beautifulness 💚💫🦋🙏🏻🦋💫💚
This is a truly sad story. I remember her when she appeared on Opportunity Knox and was amazed by her strong voice. She was a year older than me when she first started her singing career. It’s so hard to imagine how deeply troubled she must have felt and in the end, she paid the ultimate price for fame. May she rest in eternal peace.
Lena and I were the same age, there was just a few weeks between us, I was born in September 1963. On Monday nights back in the 1970s as a very young boy I never missed Opportunity Knocks with Hughie Green who compered the show. I never forgot Lena Zavaroni and that great powerful singing voice with the song, Ma he's makin eyes at me. The following week when Hughie Green was interviewing her, he asked Lena did anything exciting happen to her and she replied back that her granny had bought her a brand new Chopper bicycle. So innocent and so sweet. Those were the best of times. Many thanks for making this video and sharing it. I'm sure it has brought back a lot of good memories to a lot of people.
Scotland mourned when Lena passed. Loved watching her on the telly 📺. just such a shame what happened to her.
I met Lena in 1979 when she opened up a supermarket in Bonnyrigg. I still have her autograph on the flyer to this day. She was so tiny a sweet. Still remember watching her winning performance Mama and the Lena and Bonnie show
Rest in Peace Lena 🌺 Thank you for sharing Lena's story in such a sensitive way.
I met her in 1985 when she was appearing with Cannon and Ball in Blackpool, my sister was the wardrobe artist for the season. I went with my mother for the last few days, we had a drink and chat, what a fantastic young woman she was, as you said she was tiny but when she was on stage, what a voice. Thanks for the video it brings back happy memories.
Hello Symon, oh what a wonderful memory and I'm so pleased I could bring a little piece of her back to you. When she got a little bit older she really did have star quality and she removed the early booming voice but it was a heartbreaking film to make. I got actually a little depressed when I was watching the videos and reading about her a couple of days before the video? If only somebody could have helped her anyway please do enjoy it. Take care. Hope to see you again. Regards Alan
@@MotorHomeBeepBeep I remember her talking it might have been the radio and she was saying that she was healthier but it was the depression , I sometimes think if she had got back singing in Glasgow or wherever even at panto time it might have helped her , it wasn't long after that that I heard on the news she had died , it was really sad , my mum liked her and I admit (rock fan here) she did one or two songs that I liked , i did feel really sad for her but she's at peace now just such a sad end , thank you for the video
How sad is that poor girl 35 is no age she was a brilliant singer God bless Lena ❤️ and yes you are so right it’s one of the saddest ones I’ve seen RIP ❤️
Hello June June, absolutely! I'm off a girl power and stopping all this pressure of having to look perfect. We're all different and that's what the beauty is in. Thank you ever so much for the comment. CU Alan
I have been told numerous times I'm too fat, I am, so what, I have also been told I have bad skin, I'm undersized, true but my dad always brought me up to never heed bad mouthers,I have little sympathy for those that let others lead their lives,you have to be strong,and I Am
@@laurielovett8849 yes .. you do need to be strong in this world, but sadly being overweight is the path to a shortened life, but if that's okay with you then it's no one else's business. Also, so many other health issues are a path to a shortened life, so why be miserable dieting when you could get run over by a bus tomorrow. It's a vicious circle no one can win.
Lena is much revered and remembered here on the West coast of Scotland. There is a small but beautiful bronze Memorial Statue of Lena in the Winter Gardens building in Rothesay, Isle of Bute (nb pronounced "Rossie"), a young girl playing with butterflies. RIP Lena xxx
I seem to remember her parents had a cafè in Rothesay where we always went for our Summer holiday from Saltcoats!
From Dumbarton myself always went to Rothesay during summer. Our Scottish place names are not the easiest to pronounce.
I loved Lena Zavaroni as a little girl and still love her singing, she was a beautiful girl and such a waste to die so young.
RIP Lena♥️ You'll never be forgotten.
I was only young but I remember watching her on TV and thinking I’d love to be able to sing like that. She was an inspiration and had so much more to give 😢
I was truly moved by the coverage and memories of Lena, who remember first hand, but also by the heart-felt things said afterwards.
She was the same age as me and we both lived in Finchley. I often used to see her walking around the shops but she stood out because she was so painfully thin, like a skeleton. I remember my mum being so upset, as she said how heartbroken she’d be, if that was me. 😢
Lena’s story makes you want to weep with sorrow, how things could have been different if she had the right support from people who truly loved her. A beautiful soul, a great talent and a good sport too. Just watch some of the videos with Brucie, and Les Dawson where she lights up the Big screen with her song and dance with her dance troupe. Enjoyed this video Alan, but one small revision. Lena’s grandfather was Alfredo and her father, Victor.
I did not know she had passed away...my this is a shocker. Very talented with a beautiful gift.
You are such a nice man who has the utmost respect for the people whose graves you visit. I too was shocked the amount of weight Lena lost because people said she was fat when she was'nt. She was a fantastic little singer who deserved to be nurtured not bullied.
hello Kim, that's very sweet of you to say so I can say the same of you except you're a lady of course. Thank you ever so much. I'll watch out for you. Take care, Alan
She was beautiful ❤
Thank you for this thoughtful tribute to Lena, such a talented young performer. I grew up on the Isle of Bute and remember Lena well from Rothesay Academy.A very sad story.
Lovely video thank you . I remember Lena and her time on opportunity knocks. She really caused a stir at the time. So sad that her o life was short and tragic toward the end. I think the pressure of looking good in that industry was very detrimental to a lot of young girls and women. Nice to see she is still remembered and she is at peace now. What a beautiful memorial ♥️♥️
Lena was lovely and it sounds as if she had a very sad life Bless her . Rest in eternal peace sweetheart xxx 👼
I remember Lena on Opportunity Knocks, she blew the whole of the UK viewers away. What a talent. Such a sad story. But thank you for making this video so respectfully, and honouring her life. It was a joy to hear you talk of those times, and keep her memory alive 💗
Thanks Elaine
Thankyou very much for this superb tribute to Lena and for taking the time to drive out and show us her grave a quality upload all the best from Scotland 🏴
Hello, Time Traveller that's very sweet of you too. Consider the boring practicalities :-) It does take a lot of driving, but I think the end result for everybody is nice. We can remember the people we grew up with and send our feelings. Take care. BIG Thank you.. Alan
Wasn't a 'Tribute' !! A 'tribute' is just talking highly of someone whose past away , maybe include video footage , but NOT showing everyone where they're buried!! Fgs let Lena REST IN PEACE !!!
Lena was a wonderful young lady, who sadly took an awful illness, resulting in her life being cut tragically short. That treatment was and STILL IS a cruel, cruel treatment. R I P Lena. ❤️❤️❤️
The treatment probably killed her .
@@susanwright1999 I have worked in psychiatry a long time. I was never happy when involved in the administration of ECT but I do know ECT does not kill patients.
@@antonclark3420 it wasn't the ECT that she underwent that caused her death.
She had brain surgery, a barbaric procedure called a lobotomy. (Or a form of lobotomy.)
The surgery caused an infection on her brain, and that is what caused her to die.
I saw Lena in Friern Barnet London waiting at the bus stop. She gave me a smile I was star strack. It was the beginning of the anorexia nevrosa.
She was very sweet. RIP Lena
I heard her mothering step mother was forcing her to work when she was unable to that lead to depression. I wish I spoke to her in the hope I would support her emotionally. I didn't wa want to appear that I was intruding.
Very sad.
We are friends with her half sister Sheree met her dad and still remain good friends to this day such a polite and welcoming family
I am the same age as Lena would have been and I was a huge fan of her. It was Lena who inspired me to sing and I always held her in such high regard! Bless her heart and I hope she is in a better place ❤
Thank you for your lovely video! x
Thank you for reminding of such a wonderful singer ❤
Thankyou so much, I've always remembered lena, I'm the same age. And a full grown man. And it brings a tear to my eye to remember her. God bless her 🙏
Most graveyards in Scotland are like the one your in.
They are very well kept.
Hi Kirsty i love Scotland fav but I will visit soon thank Alan
@@MotorHomeBeepBeep i love Scotland also. Lived here all my life 😃🏴
Great tribute, RIP Lena 🙏 x
She really was a huge talent ..thank you for making this ..RIP Lena xxx
Hi MS Gemini I'm a Gemini also she was a lovely young woman with a great voice. Thank you for the comment. Alan
A sad but lovely tribute to Lena - may she rest in peace. Thank you as well Alan for your wise & thoughtful closing words.
Hi Laur that's pretty kind of you. I met them 100%. Take care of yourself
What a lovely tribute to Lena.
Thank you.
She was an incredible talent.
So very sad.
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She was a very talented young woman. Such a tragedy. Thank you for the remembrance.
Thank you Karen cu again i hope Alan
Thanks for sharing, with this lovely tribute to Lena.
Growing up in Canada I've never heard of her, but if I did she'd be someone (like Karen Carpenter) not forgotten. 💐
She brought a lot of joy and happiness, love the video 👍🏼
You are so right Alan what a powerful voice she had . A super star in the making if only she could have had more help.. with her illness bless her 35 is such a young age to pass away. With her talent I’m sure she would’ve gone even further in her career so sad.🤙
Hello Sharon, I totally agree. It's quite possible that she was at a turning point when she died. If she had just been strong enough to get through the hospital. It's so sad nice to say you. Take care, Alan
so sad she was let down by so many RIP Lena I still watch you and love your voice x
Well said Kenneth best Alan
Saw her in South Africa in the early 70s. What a voice!!
Nice memory for you :-)
It was 1975!!!! Sang at the Aula Pretoria South Africa 😇🙏
I didn’t know she came to SA?
I visited Lena on October 24th 2021. I sat at her grave and cried my eyes wishing she was still here to to with me. I miss her so much
Awe that's my birthday, born the same year as Lena and a Scot also.
This is such a sad story it's heartbreaking,I was only a child myself when I remember her perform on opportunity Knox,I could see you was really upset while telling us about Lena,a tear came to my eye,R I P sweet lovey,you had so much more to give,x😥😥💔🙏
remember watching her on opportunity knocks with my mam & dad when i was little she had a powerful voice for her age.
Me too Jill
Fame came too early and was not managed appropriately,as a Scot,we were sad to watch how she progressed downhill almost from the start of her fame,unfortunately show business is awash with Lena’s,RIP young Angel❤️🏴
Makes you wonder about her treatment by those who were supposed to be looking after her. When we now know of evil Jimmy Savile, Philip Schofield and others higher up in the BBC, a haven for pedos. Was poor Lena a victim 🤔 and this was the true cause of her anorexia.!
A Scot here too...she was a Scot we were proud of.
Thanks very much for doing this. She was our neighbour growing up in Rothesay, and I went to school with her. I'm deeply touched to see her beautiful grave, and also saddened by how her life played out.
Remember her first appearance on opportunity knocks with Hughie Green , I was 11yrs old and was mesmerised by her talent , she passed away at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff , just down the road from where I live , she had surgery, but caught pneumonia and just too frail to fight it , God bless her , brilliant talent, gone too soon , sleep tight lovely Lena 💞💞💞
One of the most tragic showbiz stories, absolute heartbreaking.
I remember Lena on TV,she had some voice. So sad she had such a sad finish. She was so sweet. RIP Lena.
It is sad but true that anorexia nervosa wasn't understood by the medical people when Karen Carpenter and Lisa Zavaroni were suffering. I was amazed how Lena maintained her powerful voice even until her untimely passing although she was so physically diminished due to her illness.
She was a wee national treasure watched her on TV all the time a very sad ending to Lena may she rest in peace.
Thank you Alan, for posting this. Much appreciated..... Lena was indeed a great talent, sensitive and delicately fragile. God rest her soul.
Hi Kev I know it's amazing how many celebrities have disastrous real lives. She was definitely the worst I've come across so far, very sad. Thank you for the comment Alan
I often wondered what the truth was behind her tragic life. Thank you for sharing this. I feel so sad for her. Her mother's suicide must've been a huge factor in her demise.
@@Yorkie2 Hello B. There is a very good documentary about Lena's life on UA-cam found here: ua-cam.com/video/Zy7E1JXf0Ls/v-deo.html it's narrated by Jenny Agutter. It's sad to watch but really interesting. It also shows one of her most popular live performances of the song "Going Nowhere", 1981 I think...? ua-cam.com/video/R8sewohu2qI/v-deo.html ;) K.
@@Kevmacc1000 Thankyou, I shall watch it . ☺️
I was a nurse, ECT was horrific to watch and often had short lived success. What a tragic life, bless her.
I saw Lena on a British show, Opportunity Knocks for the for the first time and she was so sweet and could sing so lovely.
May you, Lena, still be resting in peace with our Lord and may he comfort your family. God bless you sweetheart 🥺💞🙏🙏
I remembered her on Opportunity Knocks. She had such a powerful voice for one so young and so tiny . Sorry to hear of her health struggles. May she continue to R.I.P. 🙏🏼🌷🌺
I still love her voice to this day.
I remember her singing
Always thought she was conferdent
Rest in peace
But never stop singing 💜
A very sad story. Looking back now it was awful to see the way her talent was exploited by her elders, and how she was offered little protection against it.
Such a sad story I remember Lena on opportunity knock thinking wow what a voice. Unfortunately there's the people who are insecure of themselves and jealous of people who have got a great future like Lena. Thank you for sharing her resting place. And Lenas story. ❤️🙏❤️R. I. E. P beautiful Lena ❤️🙏❤️
Beautiful narration of this sad tale. I had to pause to note the mention of the marvellous Wheeltappers and Shunters programme. A gem it was!
Hello Irene, that's so kind of you to say. It encourages me to make these and I love the funny wheel tappers! Colin Crompton was so hilarious. Take care, Alan
Your words at the end really spoke to me. Lena’s story so reminded me of the sadness around Karen Carpenters death. Both brought so much joy to many. God bless them both. Thank you ❤
This is such a sad and tragic story. She was so talented. Just one remark can ruin a person's life and anorexia nervosa is such a lonely and horrible illness. RIP Lena.
Such respect from you, Sir. Fair play. R.I.P. Lena. She never had a chance.
Thank you. I think it was the saddest lifestyle I've done to date. Poor girl.
I remember Lena so well - sadly missed. Thanks for making this film, appreciated.
Thank you Earl.
I remember vividly her first ever appearance on TV. We were speechless with her talent. Her story was just so sad. Looking at the style of headstones and the full interments that's a cemetery where a lot of Catholics are buried. Although in recent years cremations have been allowed, traditionally Catholics are buried. The figure of the Virgin Mary is very popular on headstones. Given Lena's father was Italian, her grave is not surprising.
I remember Lena's Carer from when she was on opportunity knocks. ,I was 11 at that time. Such a sad way for her to loose her mother that way it must have impacted on her so much. So Sad so young and was so Talented. So lovely for remembering Lena and telling her story. R I P Lena ♥️🌹♥️🌹♥️
I remember her growing up so ahead of her time ⏲ a powerful performer🎭 Oñ Hugie Green 📺 "Opportunity Knocks" a great show.. Rip 🙏 Lena .
She was a star well said David
I loved Lena when I was young and even dressed up like her for our local carnival. Such a beautiful young woman ❤