Richard Franklin, known for his roles in Doctor who And Emmerdaledied early Christmas morning at the age of 87.
The news was confirmed by his longtime friend Líam Rudden, who shared the news on social media on Monday on behalf of the family.
“It is with great sadness that the family of Richard Franklin asked me this morning to share the news of his death. Richard passed away peacefully in his sleep. Details of funeral arrangements will be posted here as they are announced. Sleep well, Richard,” reads Rudden’s message.
Franklin’s breakthrough on television came in the British soap opera overlap in the role of Joe Townsend, who debuted in 1969. He followed with his Doctor who debuted two years later as UNIT Captain Mike Yates Terror of the Autonians while Jon Pertwee appeared as the Third Doctor. After his time in Planet of the SpidersFranklin went on to play Mike Yates in specials, spin-offs, radio plays and in the novel he wrote: The murder stonewith his character playing the main role in the story.
Additional TV credits include The doctors (1970), little woman (1970), The Boy Scouts (1973), Blake’s 7th (1980), The Borgias (1981) and Heart beat (1997).
Franklin has also made several film appearances, including his most recent role as Death Star engineer Sirro Argonne in the film directed by Gareth Edwards. war of stars Movie Villain one.
In addition to his work as an actor, Franklin was also a writer, journalist and political activist.
Source: Deadline
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