April 28th, 2011
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Elisabeth Sladen [1948-2011]
Elisabeth Sladen [1948-2011]
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Andrew Skilleter
Tom Baker…
Sarah Jane dead? No, impossible! Impossible. Only last week I agreed to do six new audio adventures with her for Big Finish Productions. She can’t be dead. But she is: she died yesterday morning. Cancer.
You can read the full tribute Here.
Matt Smith…
“What struck me about Lis was her grace. She welcomed me, educated me, and delighted me with her tales and adventures on Doctor Who. And she also seemed to have a quality of youth that not many people retain as they go through life. Her grace and kindness will stay with me because she had such qualities in abundance and shared them freely. I will miss her, as will the world of Doctor Who and all the Doctors that had the good pleasure to work with Lis Sladen and travel the universe with Sarah Jane.”
David Tennant…
I just can’t believe that Lis is gone. She seemed invincible. The same woman who enchanted my childhood, enchanted my time on Doctor Who and enchanted generations who have watched her and fallen in love with her – just like I did. I feel very honoured to have shared a TARDIS with Sarah Jane Smith, and I feel very lucky to have shared some time with Lis Sladen. She was extraordinary.
Russell T Davies…
“I absolutely loved Lis. She was funny and cheeky and clever and just simply wonderful. The universe was lucky to have Sarah Jane Smith, the world was lucky to have Lis.”
Nicholas Briggs…
We are all so shocked and so very sad at the news of the death of Lis Sladen. Only yesterday I was filming a DVD extra in which I was talking with such heartfelt passion about how she was so ‘luminous’ on screen and how brilliant she was as Sarah Jane Smith.
Please bear in mind some comments on this site are from very young and upset people. This news as come as a great shock to many fans, old and new.
David Tennant on Elisabeth Sladen – BBC Breakfast…
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Hector Sadler
April 20th, 2011 - 9:16amOh No, She was the most favorite Compain of them all. Look like no more of Sarah Jane Smith series. She had reprise her role as the great compain few times. I hope Tom Baker & David Tennart are pay tribute. I seen her in Micheal Crawford Some do have them & 1 episode of the Bill. She be very sadly missed.
Anonymous
April 20th, 2011 - 9:13amAs a person who grew up wathching Elisabeth Sladen with John Petwee and Tom Baker and still enjoyed watching her wish David Tennant and Matt Smith I will surely miss her.
Rest in peace Sarah Jane.
king gerbil
April 20th, 2011 - 9:10am2 undeniable greats of doctor who (liz s and nick c)hve died in one month
its truly devastating
<:_C
doctorb23
April 20th, 2011 - 9:05amGoodbye, my Sarah Jane :'(
Juddon Master
April 20th, 2011 - 9:03amNo looks like it although we might see some of Series 5
THE SILENCE
April 20th, 2011 - 9:02amdont worry you know what they say
“ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE”
bobochopolop
April 20th, 2011 - 9:01amIt is a shame because Elisabeth was a great actress not just in SJA but in Doctor Who.
She will be missed a lot
RIP Elisabeth Sladen
DoctorWho4Eva
April 20th, 2011 - 8:54amnoooooooooo. she was a great actress and a nice lady. RIP Elizabeth.
What will happen to series. 5 of the SJA
ilikrdrwho
April 20th, 2011 - 8:44amRIP elisabeth sladen
joe
April 20th, 2011 - 8:36amreally sad. guess there’s no sarah jane anymore. we will all miss you.
booboo
April 20th, 2011 - 8:27amIts not clear, she had been ill for some time but only close family and friends new it seems
Whizza Rhama
April 20th, 2011 - 8:25amThats so sad!
Were they in the middle of filming the SJA?
crazy guy
April 20th, 2011 - 8:25amwow this is quite a shock as she did look like a healthly person. rest in peace elizebeth sladen.
Jimbub123
April 20th, 2011 - 8:17amI will really miss her.
First the Brig and now SJ.
Worst year for who news ever 🙁
jimbob
April 20th, 2011 - 8:15amtheyre all going to cancer. 🙁
blobfish
April 20th, 2011 - 8:09amThis is Impossible
This is Ridiculus
jimbob
April 20th, 2011 - 8:04amthe finale of s4 was titled goodbye sarah jane smith. and that is litrally the last time we will see her on screen so literally godd bye sarah jane smith. 😥
booboo
April 20th, 2011 - 8:03am3 stories (6 episodes) but i dont know the full facts, this no doubt will be clarified later but now is not the time really
jimbob
April 20th, 2011 - 8:01amdo u mean 3 episodes or 1 ep and 1 part
The Doctor
April 20th, 2011 - 7:46amWe will miss you liz
Elaine Geall
April 20th, 2011 - 7:46amI just whated to say,that as a fan of Doctor Who I am very sorry hear that Elizabeth has passed away. I lost my mother 3yrs ago to cancer, so I send my sincere condolences to all who knew her, whether they be fans, friends or family.
From Elaine
booboo
April 20th, 2011 - 7:34amI understand 3 episodes were completed , filming never took place on the others as Elisabeth was ill. it will be down to her and her families wishes as to whether these are ever shown.
DALEKSHIP 101
April 20th, 2011 - 7:32amShe will be very very sadly missed.
derek
April 20th, 2011 - 7:31amBut, what will happen to SJA, I thought there was supposed to be a Series 5?
either they’ll cancel it or continue but rename it the Clyde and Rani adventures
BOOBOO JR
April 20th, 2011 - 7:20amWhat? This cannot be true? Elizabeth Sladen was a great actor and companion, I loved her spinoff the Sarah Jane Adventures.
But, what will happen to SJA, I thought there was supposed to be a Series 5? They should do the episodes that were recorded as tributes.
RIP LIZ, YOU WERE THE GREATEST!
WE’LL NEVER FORGET YOU!
Time reversed
April 20th, 2011 - 6:31amWhen i first heard his news i refused to belive it. Im still kind of hoping this is some big joke, but you wouldent make this sort of joke. Gooidbye sarah jane smith. Goodbye elizibeth sladen. We will never,ever forget you, as you are still the slightly crazy bannerman road woman who fights aliens to us, and you will stay in our hearts for centurys.
DoctorWho2011
April 20th, 2011 - 6:16amI Bet Lis Was Looking Forward To Seeing Doctor Who Series 6 But She Now 🙁
DoctorWho2011
April 20th, 2011 - 6:12amI Dont Think We Heard About Series 5 Yet Whether They Are Going To Cancel It Or Not
Richard
April 20th, 2011 - 5:35amCant believe im actually in tears after reading this news! Now her spirit is going on one last great adventure! R.I.P. Sarah Jane.
Mark in Surrey
April 20th, 2011 - 1:43amI cant believe this ive just read it on the web site. She was brillinat i loved her as the Doctors companion in the 70’s as a kid and again in the Sarah Jane Adventures as an Adult. this is so sad. RIP Elizabeth you will be greatly missed