Doctor Who Actor Bernard Cribbins Dies at 93
Carry On and Doctor Who actor Bernard Cribbins has died at age 93. Cribbins portrayed Tom Campbell, The Doctor's companion in the 1966 film Dalek's Invasion Earth 2150 A.D., and returned to the franchise several times in the 2000s. He was most notable for his role as Wilfred Mott, grandfather of the Tenth Doctor's companion, Donna Noble.
Cribbins, born in 1928, became known in the UK as a comedic actor after appearing in films like 1961's Two-Way Stretch and the series Carry On. He was the narrator for the British children's series The Wombles from 1973 to 1975, launching a very successful career in voiceover and narration work. In 2011, Cribbins received his OBE (Order of the British Empire) from Princess Anne for his services to drama. He was also the recipient of numerous major awards for his contributions to children's arts and television.
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Now, Cribbins had died on July 27, 2022 from natural causes. Cribbins' management, Gavin Barker Associates, confirmed Cribbins' death in a post on their Twitter. The post details some of Cribbins' notable work and acknowledges Cribbins' wife of 66 years, Gill, who passed away in October 2021. Gavin Barker goes on to say that "Bernard's contribution to British entertainment is without question," and that Cribbins was "unique, typifying the best of his generation." Read the full statement below:
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Cribbins was a beloved actor who worked well into his later years. Though Cribbins last appeared in Doctor Who during the two-part 2009/2010 Christmas and New Year special, he was set to return to the franchise in 2023. Alongside David Tennant and Catherine
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