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Bernard Cribbins, an actor who starred inDoctor Whoand lent his voice as a narrator to the 1970s British children’s showThe Wombles, has died, PEOPLE can confirm. He was 93.
Cribbins' agent confirmed he died on Wednesday in a statement. A cause of death was not immediately released.
“He worked well into his 90s, recently appearing inDoctor Whoand the CBeebies seriesOld Jack’s Boat,” Cribbins' agent said. “Bernard’s contribution to British entertainment is without question.”
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Cribbins' career spanned several decades, and the actor earned numerous awards through his lifetime, including the Special Award at the British Academy Children’s Awards,Varietyreported.
He was also appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) duringQueen Elizabeth’s 2011 Birthday Honors list, for services to drama, per the outlet.
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On social media,Doctor Whoshowrunner Russell T. Davies paid tribute to the late actor, writing in part in anInstagram post, “I love this man. I love him. … I’m so lucky to have known him. Thanks for everything, my old soldier. A legend has left the world.”
The officialDoctor WhoTwitter account also posted astatementonline shortly after news of Cribbins' death was made public.
source: people.com
