'Doctor Who' star Elisabeth Sladen dies at 63

[gordonblu]

LONDON (AP) — Elisabeth Sladen, a star of the "Doctor Who" series and children's show actress has died. She was 63.

The BBC says the Liverpool-born Sladen died from cancer on Monday.

Sladen joined the broadcaster in 1973 as Doctor Who's assistant Sarah Jane Smith, opposite Jon Pertwee and Tom Baker.

Sladen went on to star in spin-off "The Sarah Jane Adventures," four series of which were carried on the BBC's children's channel, CBBC.

The BBC said in a statement Tuesday that Sladen was survived by a husband, actor Brian Miller, and a daughter, Sadie.

Funeral arrangements were not immediately available.
First Alfred, now Sarah Jane, I am completely bummed out.
Sladen was IMO the best companion Dr. Who ever had.

[The Dark Knight]

Wow. That is a shock. They're filming the finale now I think. Maybe have The Doctor hear Sarah Jane has passed away, and put some flowers on her grave. And say something like "Goodbye, my Sarah Jane." But I'm in two minds about it. It would be a lovely moment, but part of me hopes they don't acknowledge her death. The actress has died but the character lives on.

[Paul (ral)]

I'm not a massive Doctor Who (the other half is) but I was saddened to hear about this.

She didn't look 63.