Wendy Richard , MBE ( born Wendy Emerton , 20 July 1943 -- 26 February 2009 ) was an English actress best known for playing the roles of Miss Shirley Brahms on `` Are You Being Served ? ''
Wendy Richard born Wendy Emerton , ( 20 July 1943 - 26 February 2009 ) was a British actress . She is best known for her roles as Miss Brahms in `` Are You Being Served ? ''