RIP Elisabeth Sladen (Sarah Jane)

[wookster]

Just saw on BBC news that Elisabeth Sladen has died. Apparently she has been fighting cancer for some time.

Probably my favourite of the old school Doctor Who assistants, and famous now to a whole new generation due to te Sarah Jane Adventures.

 

[N2k-swb]

That really was an unexpected thing to read, R.I.P Elisabeth Sladen.

 

[bcm77]

With Jon Pertwee & Tom Baker she was great, one of the best companions ever.

Not a good year for Who fans so far, first The Brigadier and now Sarah Jane

 

[knucklefunger]

Let the Angels wrap their wings around her. She's brought so much happiness for so long. She will be terribly missed.

 

[Kal-El]

RIP Sarah Jane

 

[Matt S]

Very sad. Rest in peace

 

[jrice73]

Only 4 days until the season premiere of Doctor Who, and we lose Sarah Jane... RIP Elisabeth Sladen.

 

[DarthTrafford]

God has a companion now.
R.I.P Elisabeth Sladen.
"I'm sorry, I'm so sorry."

 

[pixletwin]

I posted this in the Doctor Who Spoilers section but I am glad you posted it here. She deserves her own thread. Her character Sarah Jane was my first boyhood crush. It's sad when your childhood heroes start to go but it sounds like it was something she had endured for years. Her acting at the end of hand of Fear affected me when I first saw it in 1980 and was one of the first characters I remember being emotionally attached to. RIP etc...

 

[El Skutto]

I can't imagine what puberty would have been like without Sarah Jane, Jo Grant and Leela. Truly sad news.

 

[pixletwin]

Tom Baker could make a living writing memorials. His memorial to Liz is a touching read: https://www.tom-baker.co.uk/pages/content/index.asp?PageID=159

 

[bcm77]

Tom Baker could make a living writing memorials. His memorial to Liz is a touching read: https://www.tom-baker.co.uk/pages/content/index.asp?PageID=159

I just posted the same link in the Who thread.

Apparently there's going to be a tribute to her included in Saturday's episode.

I think they should postpone the new series and show a few of the best Sarah Jane stories from all eras instead.

 

[Kabukiman]

think they should postpone the new series and show a few of the best Sarah Jane stories from all eras instead.

I like the idea, but I think too much has gone into advertising at this point to change it. A marathon before or after the new episode would be nice though.

 

[Kamandi]

Doctor Who actress Elisabeth Sladen dies (Sarah Jane)

Source: BBC News

Doctor Who actress Elisabeth Sladen, who also starred in the spin-off series The Sarah Jane Adventures, has died.

Sladen joined the BBC television series in 1973 as Doctor Who's assistant Sarah Jane Smith.

In more recent times the Liverpool-born actress went on to appear in four series of The Sarah Jane Adventures on children's channel CBBC.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-13137674

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I'm crushed. Not Sarah Jane...

 

[Sweet Rabbit]

Re: Doctor Who actress Elisabeth Sladen dies (Sarah Jane)

who?


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[Natrix]

Re: Doctor Who actress Elisabeth Sladen dies (Sarah Jane)

https://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93281

 

[Adoptedscot]

Threads merged in the Movies section.
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[Shaun & Ed Fan]

Another piece of my childhood gone.
I remember watching Doctor Who,especially Tom & Elisabeth on PBS Saturday mornings w/ my twin brother.
A sad day for Who fans all around the globe.

 

[Darth Snoopy]

This saddens me deeply.

Thank you for entertaining me all these years and may you rest in peace, Ms. Sladen.

 

[Crimsonbob]

she was so sweet i'll miss her