Doctor Who's Elisabeth Sladen (Sarah Jane) Dies at 63

Doofus writes "NPR reports that Elisabeth Sladen, who played the Doctor's assistant Sarah Jane, has died at 63. Sladen played opposite Jon Pertwee and then Tom Baker, and eventually earned her own show. BBC stories here, including a picture with K9, and here."

Bad things Happen in 3's

[supertrinko]

The Brigadier, died in February. The Celestial Toymaker, died in March. Sarah Jane Smith, died in April. I hope it ends here.

Re:What?

[bluemonq]

That's The Doctor to you.

Even in the new series...

[ndogg]

Even in the new series, she was awesome. She'll be sorely missed.

Neil Gaiman tweeted about this video, and it seems apropos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1QgCx1CIaQ&feature=youtu.be [youtube.com]

K9

[Anonymous Coward]

John Kovalich summed it up nicely: http://www.dorktower.com/images/comics/DorkTower942.gif

SORELY missed

[Unka Willbur]

Like so many folks, she was my first "Doctor Who Girl" and I've had a crush on her all these years. I got to interview her in the early 80s and a nicer, kinder and more friendly person I have never met. A great actress and good person. She's the first celebrity whose death I have wept for in I don't know how long. She will be sorely missed and always remembered.

Re:K9

[$RANDOMLUSER]

Parent link really is worth the trouble to follow.