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Title: The Passing of a Companion
Post by: Kugai on 19 Apr 2011, 14:55

Elisabeth Sladen, who played one of the most well known of The Doctors companions, Sarah Jane Smith has passed away.  She was 63.

Title: Re: The Passing of a Companion
Post by: Inlander on 19 Apr 2011, 16:27

Aww man, she was one of the best! That's way too young.

Title: Re: The Passing of a Companion
Post by: Kugai on 19 Apr 2011, 17:21

Yeah.

I understand she lost her battle with the big C

Title: Re: The Passing of a Companion
Post by: Inlander on 19 Apr 2011, 18:15

In reading about her death I found out that Nicholas Courtney, who played the Brigadier, died in February.

Title: Re: The Passing of a Companion
Post by: SirDudley on 19 Apr 2011, 21:25

Quote from: Inlander on 19 Apr 2011, 18:15

In reading about her death I found out that Nicholas Courtney, who played the Brigadier, died in February.

At the very least, Sarah Jane got to meet Eleven. The Brig sadly never did. Now both get to ride in the Whomobile with John Pertwee in the vast sea of stars for eternity.

I so hope Moffatt tributes both of them in a special.

Also, the BBC News story related to this: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-13137674

Title: Re: The Passing of a Companion
Post by: Kugai on 20 Apr 2011, 18:01

Tom Baker payed tribute to her in his latest Newsletter.

http://www.tom-baker.co.uk/pages/content/index.asp?PageID=159