The British film and TV industry have been left grieving with the news of Bernard Cribbins‘ demise. A veteran actor, singer, and voice artist, Cribbins was associated with some major TV shows like Doctor Who, where he played the character Wilfred Mott, besides Fawlty Towers and The Wombles. The veteran performer was also recently spotted filming scenes for Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary.
Cribbins’ agent has released a statement regarding his death, stating, “Bernard’s contribution to British entertainment is without question. 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.”
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Doctor Who showrunner, Russell T. Davies, has posted a tribute to the actor on Instagram, stating how stars like Kylie Minogue were also fans of Cribbins:
Legendary singer Elaine Page has also paid her tributes:
The official Twitter handle of Doctor Who has also acknowledged the lasting legacy this screen icon has left behind:
Actor Matt Lucas, who shared the screen with Cribbins in Doctor Who, has also tweeted out his sorrow at the news:
Actor John Simm, another co-star of Cribbin from Doctor Who, has shared his grief in an Instagram post where he also thanked Davies for giving him an opportunity to work with the legend:
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Remembering Cribbins’ performance in the science fiction series Space 1999, the show’s creator Gerry Anderson tweeted:
Always an inspirational figure to children and adults alike, Cribbins, in a 2014 interview with Guardian, said about his craft, “Well, I think I’m a good actor, without being boastful,” he said. “I have an array of voices. And intensity is a word you might use. Engage with that little figure on the other side of the lens.” He left his fans with another useful piece of advice in his 2018 autobiography, Bernard Who? 75 Years Of Doing Absolutely Everything, “Do your best and be grateful for every single job”.
