Fans of Lynda Bellingham, who passed away yesterday, have taken to Facebook to demand the return of her much adored Oxo ads over the Christmas period to commemorate her life - but will the famous brand respond?
Fans of Lynda Bellingham have taken to Facebook to demand the return of her much adored Oxo ads over the Christmas period to commemorate her life – but will the famous brand respond?
Bellingham, a 66-year-old most recently known for her ongoing slot on ITV’s female-geared talk show – Loose Women – passed away today (October 20) after losing her battle with bowel cancer.
Bellingham became synonymous with the brand during a 16-year advert series. Fans established a Facebook page just hours after her death, calling for the series to be replayed to commemorate her life.
She featured in a series of ads from 1983-1999.
“With the permission of her family, ITV could screeen the famous Oxo ad’s on Christmas Day with a trailer for colon cancer charities,” suggested Joanne Swales.
“A fitting tribute for a British gem. Rip Oxo mum,” she added.
Debby Newman added on Facebook: “Having grown up with Lynda on these ads I think this is a wonderful idea, such a fitting tribute to an amazing women.”
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