‘Doctor Who’ Star and ‘Wombles’ Narrator Bernard Cribbins Dies at 93

Phillip Schofield broke cover from his break from our TV screens to attend a premiere with his stunning daughter. The presenter is currently on his lengthy annual summer break from This Morning with him and Holly Willoughby being replaced by a whole host of familiar faces.

Zoe Saldaña is mourning the sad passing of legendary Star Trek star Nichelle Nichols. Saldaña took to social media to share sweet words about Nichols, who died at the age of 89 on Jul 30, 2022.Considered a groundbreaker, Nichelle Nichols was the first actor to play the role of Lieutenant Nyota Uhura in the classic ‘60s sci-fi TV series. Decades later, Saldaña followed Nichols’ steps, and in 2009, she portrayed Uhura in the Star Trek reboot and all the two follow-up installments.“I’m saddened to learn of Nichelle Nichols‘ passing,” the 44-year-old Dominican star wrote. “We have lost a true star- a unique artist who was ahead of her time always.

US & throughout the world. I will certainly miss her. "  George Takei, who as helmsman Sulu shared the bridge with Lieutenant Uhura, called her "trailblazing and incomparable.

Facebook on Sunday (July 31). He said it was with regret that he told fans: "Last night, my mother, Nichelle Nichols, succumbed to natural causes and passed away. Her light however, like the ancient galaxies now being seen for the first time, will remain for us and future generations to enjoy, learn from, and draw inspiration.

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.

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'.

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.

Bernard Cribbins, the veteran British actor who narrated The Wombles and starred in the popular film adaptation of The Railway Children, has died. He was 93.

Veteran actor Bernard Cribbins as died aged 93, his agent has confirmed.