Bernard Cribbins has died, aged 93.
A statement from Gavin Barker Associates confirmed that the Doctor Who actor had passed away, saying: “His career spanned seven decades with such diverse work ranging from films like The Railway Children and the Carry On series, hit 60s song Right Said Fred, a notorious guest on Fawlty Towers and narrating The Wombles.
“He worked well into his 90s, recently appearing in Doctor Who and the CBeebies series Old Jack’s Boat.
“He lost his wife of 66 years, Gill, last year.
“Bernard’s contribution to British entertainment is without question. He was unique, typifying the best of his generation, and will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing and working with him.”
Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies was among those who paid tribute to Cribbins, penning an emotional post on Instagram. “I’m so lucky to have known him,” Davies wrote. “Thanks for everything, my old soldier. A legend has left the world.”
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