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Oldham-born veteran actor Bernard Cribbins has tragically passed away at the age of 93.
Cribbins was best known for his role as the narrator for The Wombles, alongside the 1970 film adaptation of The Railway Children and Doctor Who. He also struck a fascination with a high number of young audiences all across the nation by also having more than 100 appearances on Jackanory.
He made his film debut in 1957's Davy after appearing on the stage for many years prior. He would go on to work with some of British cinema's top names such as Two-Way Stretch, She, Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150AD and the 1967 release of Casino Royale, the Mirror reports.
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Off-screen, Cribbins also enjoyed a successful musical career and managed to garner some hit record such as the 1962 comedy songs Hole In The Ground and Right Said Fred - both of which made the UK singles chart top 10. In 2011, he received an OBE for services to drama throughout his lengthy career.
He also became well known after taking on the role of Wilfred Mott in the Doctor Who TV series, appearing alongside Catherine Tate who played Donna Noble.
BBC News Correspondent Lizo Mzimba was among the first to pay tribute to the late star, tweeting: "Bernard Cribbins has died at the age of 93. From the Wombles to Wilf in Doctor Who he entertained generation after generation. A genuine national treasure #RIPBernardCribbins."
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
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media outlets by his agent on Thursday, and “Doctor Who” showrunner Russell T. Davies also posted a tribute to his late colleague on Instagram. Davies remembered Cribbins as “a legend.”“I love this man.
A post shared by Gavin Barker Associates (@gavinbarkerassociates)The statement also noted that Cribbins had «lost his wife of 66 years, Gill, last year.»«Bernard’s contribution to British entertainment is without question,» the statement continued. «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.»After the news was confirmed on Thursday, a tribute in honor of Cribbins was posted to the official Twitter page for the British television series. «We are extremely saddened to learn of the passing of Bernard Cribbins.
Phillip Schofield has shared his own personal tribute following the news Bernard Cribbins had died. It was announced on Thursday morning (July 28) that the children’s TV star has died aged 93. The veteran actor, from Oldham, starred in the Carry On films, Doctor Who and the 1970 film The Railway Children.
Manori Ravindran International EditorBernard Cribbins, the beloved narrator of 1970s British children’s show “The Wombles” and actor on “Doctor Who,” has died. He was 93.Variety confirmed Cribbins’ death with his agent on Thursday.The actor’s career spanned seven decades, with memorable performances in the BBC’s iconic “Doctor Who” series, where Cribbins played the Doctor’s companion Tom Campbell in the 1966 film “Daleks’ Invasion Earth 2150 A.D.” He later returned to star in the revived TV show as Wilfrid Mott, the grandfather of actor Catherine Tate’s Donna.
statement from his agency on social media Thursday.“He worked well into his 90s, recently appearing in Doctor Who and the CBeebies series Old Jack’s Boat,” his agency, Gavin Barker Associates, wrote. “He lost his wife of 66 years, Gill, last year.”“Bernard’s contribution to British entertainment is without question,” the statement continued.
who narrated The Wombles and starred in the film adaptation of The Railway Children, has died aged 93, his agent said. Cribbins' agent, Gavin Barker Associates, said in a statement: "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 60's song 'Right Said Fred', a notorious guest on 'Fawlty Towers' and narrating 'The Wombles'. "He worked well into his 90's, recently appearing in 'Doctor Who' and the CBeebies series 'Old Jack's Boat'.