February 23rd, 2013
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BBC News – Dalek Designer Ray Cusick dies aged 84
BBC News Ray Cusick dies aged 84
Ray Cusick, who designed the original Daleks on the BBC’s Doctor Who, dies aged 84
From BBC News…
Doctor Who Dalek designer Ray Cusick dies after illness
Daleks from Dr Who Dr Who first aired in 1963
The designer of the Daleks from the BBC’s Doctor Who has died aged 84 after a short illness, his daughter has said.
Former BBC designer Ray Cusick died of heart failure in his sleep on Thursday, Claire Heawood added.
The Daleks became the iconic villains in cult science fiction series Doctor Who, which is due to mark its 50th anniversary with events this year.
Mr Cusick, from Horsham, West Sussex, leaves two daughters and seven grandchildren, his family said.
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obsie
February 24th, 2013 - 6:21pmSad news of Ray Cusick’s passing. R.I.P my friend. Thank you for making all of us friends of The Daleks and loving every minute of it. You will never be forgotten and I hope you will be remembered properly in the forthcoming
anniversary special. You have taken you rightful place in the Dalek universe!
Doctor Who DVD Collector
February 24th, 2013 - 6:03pmRip mate. U started a legend, and ur one too!
Steampunk Doctor
February 24th, 2013 - 5:30pmAwesome tribute poem !
Steampunk Doctor
February 24th, 2013 - 5:29pmR.I.P To an amazing man , so unfortunate especially on the 50th anniversary year.
john who
February 24th, 2013 - 4:19pmR.I.P Ray cusick-the creator of the greatest monsters ever
the astronaut of death
February 24th, 2013 - 3:21pmRIP Ray Cusick you disignd the best monster in doctor who history
drwhofan4ever
February 24th, 2013 - 1:33pmR.I.P ray cusick. the amazing and real creator of the dalek race
Prof Horner
February 24th, 2013 - 1:01pmSad news of about Ray Cusick. A true great of Doctor Who . rip.
RORY DOCTOR RIVER POND
February 24th, 2013 - 11:52amR.I.P Ray, Dalek Designer.
CG
February 24th, 2013 - 11:52amR.I.P.
The Silent Silent
February 24th, 2013 - 11:05amR.I.P
ForeverDalek2313
February 24th, 2013 - 10:43amThank you very much.
Mr Evil Fez
February 24th, 2013 - 10:28amR.I.P Ray Cusick, a hero to all.
Anonymous
February 24th, 2013 - 10:14amAt least he’s in a better place. R.I.P.
The Supreme Dalek
February 24th, 2013 - 10:10amRIP Ray. 🙁
Ryan
February 24th, 2013 - 9:27amR.I.P. Ray… You are the true creator of the Daleks… And I doubt your legacy will ever be forgotten…
DOCTOR WHO ONE
February 24th, 2013 - 8:55amNicely well written tribute
thedaleksdeath
February 24th, 2013 - 8:55amR.I.P Ray Cusick designer of the Dalek 🙁
Adam
February 24th, 2013 - 8:45amR.I.P ray
DOCTOR WHO ONE
February 24th, 2013 - 8:14amRest in peace Ray, you should have been given all that money that Terry Nation clearly did NOT deserve, he thought them up, but you my friend created them really, inspired by a pepper pot, but turned that pepper pot into a killing machine of pure hatred that we all know and love –
AS YOUR DALEKS !!!! 😀
Doctor 909
February 24th, 2013 - 8:05amR.I.P Ray Culsick. Your amazing creation shall live on. True creator of the daleks.
WFK DVD Collector 13
February 24th, 2013 - 7:35amThis news is very sad. Rest In Peace Ray.
cybertoa
February 24th, 2013 - 7:26amhe designed the a legend may he RIP
ForeverDalek2313 formally Trenzalore64
February 24th, 2013 - 1:27amMemories most had of when they were young.
His creations battle cries were gleefully sung.
By those young kids who had once hid behind the sofa when they first exterminated.
Now older and prouder of what you had created.
Creatures of death.
Green bubbles of hate.
Creatures of genocide.
Conditioned to kill and procreate.
They were you brainchild.
They were you kin.
when you first pitched them.
That is when their legend had to begin.
And even now on heaven.
I hope you will look and smile.
As you creatures continue.
To punish and defile.
As they hunt down that doctor.
The oncoming storm.
Just seeing them come on to the screen was a feeling as warm.
To know that they are the icons that they are today.
And a hudred years from now what will they say?.
That one man created them.
One fantastic British man.
Of your work I shall be forever a fan.
Look out future here comes a Dalek.
And they were created by Ray Cusick
Trenzalore64- now ForeverDalek2313
February 24th, 2013 - 12:51amR.I.P Ray Cusick, you were the true creator of the Daleks………. in you honor I shall rename myself back to ForeverDalek2313, may you rest in piece.
DALEKDRONE
February 24th, 2013 - 12:51amR.i.p ray cusick without you the word “exterminate” would not be as popular as it is today
Esterath
February 24th, 2013 - 12:14amRIP Raymond Cusick
The Whoniverse now has a Dalek shaped hole left that can never be replaced. His designs were legendary. Without his creative and inspiring desgins, the Daleks would never have been the icons they are today. Thank you for shaping our childhood.
DalekTheSupreme
February 24th, 2013 - 12:13amR.I.P., Ray Cusick. You designed a monster that was never meant to appear more than once, but became such a great idea it had to appear again and again.
joe
February 23rd, 2013 - 11:44pmR.I.P
pathdw98
February 23rd, 2013 - 11:23pmr.i.p. ray cusick, the word genius is overused but in this case it is the only word to describe what he created and achieved.