Bernard Cribbins death: Doctor Who actor dies aged 93
28.07.2022 - 13:19
/ msn.com
Much-loved actor and children's TV star Bernard Cribbins has died at the age of 93, it was revealed today - just months after his beloved wife of almost 70 years passed away. The death of the British star, who was in many Carry On films, Fawlty Towers, Doctor Who, narrated The Wombles, Jackanory and was in the classic 1970 film adaptation of The Railway Children, has devastated fans. Mr Cribbins, the son of cotton weaver from Oldham who worked on children's TV until recently and was due to appear in the new series of Doctor Who next year after filming for a 60th anniversary show with former Time Lord David Tennant, who was seen pushing him in a wheelchair through north London with Catherine Tate on May 16.
Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies led the tributes today and declared: 'A legend has left the world', telling Instagram that Mr Cribbins was as comfortable doing comedy as he was doing sci fi and Shakespeare. A statement from Gavin Barker Associates said: 'Beloved actor Bernard Cribbins OBE has passed away at the age of 93. '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.
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