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Ohio Joe

(21,769 posts)
Wed Aug 1, 2012, 10:29 AM Aug 2012

Doctor Who actress Mary Tamm dies

Doctor Who star Mary Tamm, who played companion Romana alongside Tom Baker, has died aged 62.

The actress, who was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, fought a long battle with cancer and died in hospital in London.

Agent Barry Langford, who confirmed the news, said she had a "zest for life".

"She was a darling companion and wonderfully witty and kind," said Tom Baker, who played the fourth Doctor. "I'm so sorry to hear of her death."

Colin Baker, who played the sixth Doctor, wrote on Twitter: "Shellshocked to hear Mary Tamm is gone. A funny, caring, talented, lovely and down to earth lady."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-18995370

Very sad. RIP.

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Doctor Who actress Mary Tamm dies (Original Post) Ohio Joe Aug 2012 OP
She was SMOKING hot.... truebrit71 Aug 2012 #1
Thats too bad. HooptieWagon Aug 2012 #2
 

truebrit71

(20,805 posts)
1. She was SMOKING hot....
Wed Aug 1, 2012, 11:00 AM
Aug 2012

...kept me paying attention to Dr. Who during my teen years that's for sure..

 

HooptieWagon

(17,064 posts)
2. Thats too bad.
Wed Aug 1, 2012, 11:52 AM
Aug 2012

My favorite Dr Who companion has always been Sarah Jane Smith (Elizabeth Stanton), who also passed away recently.

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