Obituaries

Well known actor Aubrey Woods, best known for his role as the controller in Day of the Daleks, has passed away.

Actors Norman Jones, Sean Caffrey and Rashid Karapiet have also passed away.

Orbituaries

Dalek designer Raymond Cusack has died at the age of 84. Also Actress Elspet Gray who played Thalia in Arc of Infinity passed away at the age of 83.

R.I.P Dinah Sheridan 1920-2012

Well known British actress Dinah Sheridan has past away at the age of 92. She portrayed Chancellor Flavia in the 20th annivrsary story The Five Doctors.

Geoffrey Hughes 1944 - 2012

It is with sadness that we report the passing of actor Geoffrey Hughes, who played the role of Mr.Popplewick in the Ultimate Foe section of Trial of a Timelord.

Mary Tamm 1950-2012

It is with sadness that we report the death of actress Mary Tamm, who played the first incarnation of Romana alongside the Fourth Doctor in The Key to Time Season.

Colin Lavers R.I.P

Costume designer Colin Lavers has passed away, most of his work was with the fifth doctor's stories and he was instrumental in designing the cricket attire Peter Davison wore.

Caroline John 1940 - 2012

It is with sadness that we report the passing of Caroline John on the 5th June, who played the Third Doctor's assistant Liz Shaw. She also appeared in The Five Doctors, Dimensions in Time, as well as several BBV Productions.

You can check out her appearances here.

Obituaries

It is with regret we announce the passing of Peter Wragg, a visual effects designer on the classic series, best known for The Visitation & Resurrection of the Daleks.

Actor Tony Sibbald who played Mr. Huckle in Terror of the Zygons and Richard Henry who played a Mentor in Mindwarp.

Peter Halliday 1924-2012

Actor Peter Halliday has passed away this week, He had 23 credited appearances in Doctor Who, his final appearance being the Vicar in Remembrance of the Daleks.

Obituaries - George Baker 1931-2011

It is with sadness that we say goodbye to George Baker who was Logan in Full Circle, best known for his role as Inspector Wexford

Derek Crewe

It is with sadness that we report the passing of classic Doctor Who actor Derek Crewe, who played the part of Synge in the upcoming release The Sun Makers. (released August 1st)

Elisabeth Sladen 1948 - 2011

It is with deep sadness that we report the passing of well loved actress Elisabeth Sladen, best known for her role as journalist Sarah Jane Smith, who passed away on 19th April, after battling cancer. Having met her once at a convention, she was one of the friendliest people to talk to, a great loss to fandom. Our thoughts go out to her family. An official statement has been released on the BBC Doctor Who site and can be read here.

BB Worldwide have put together a playlist on their youtube channel, showing some of Sarah Jane's finest moments.

Michael Gough

It is with sadness that we report the passing of Michael Gough, a well known actor of stage and screen. He appeared twice in the series firstly alongside William Hartnell as the Celestial Toymaker and again as Councillor Hedin in Arc of Infinity.

Wednesday update

More casting news for Torchwood: Miracle day.

Ernie Hudson who has appeared in heroes, stargate sg-1 as well as desperate housewives'
Christopher Thomas Howell who played Tyler in ET.

Donate to Marie Currie in memory of Nicholas Courtney here, a worthwhile cause.

Pics of recent filming courtesy of Wales Online here.

Nicholas Courtney 1929 - 2011

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Nicholas Courtney, who passed away after a short illness, aged 81.

Nicholas was a fan favourite and a convention regular, you can read the BBC news report here

Ingrid Pitt 1937 - 2010

It is with sad news that we announce that actress Ingrid Pitt has passed away. Ingrid appeared in Doctor Who twice, appearing as Galleia in the Pertwee adventure The Time Monster and again with Davison in Warriors of the Deep, where she played Solow.

A well known face on screen, she made several film appearances, including classic Hammer Productions.