We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article.
Sir John Hurt Dies Aged 77
Sir John Hurt who played The War Doctor in the 50th anniversary special and Big Finish audio’s has Died Aged 77.
From BBC News
Veteran actor Sir John Hurt has died aged 77, his agent has said.
The Bafta-winning star, known for his roles in Alien and The Elephant Man, continued working despite being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2015.
He recently starred as Father Richard McSorley in Jackie, the biopic of President John F. Kennedy’s wife.
US director Mel Brooks described Sir John as “cinematic immortality”, as tributes poured in for the star.
He was given the all-clear in October 2015 but last year pulled out of play The Entertainer due to ill-health.
Anonymous
February 23rd, 2017 - 2:58pmGreat actor. Was fantastic as the war doctor, I’m really sad that he’s passed on, he will be missed.
Cman1O1Dalek
February 3rd, 2017 - 8:29pmGreatest darkest character in Doctor Who
the ergon
February 1st, 2017 - 2:01pmOne of this countries greatest actors. The line ‘ I,m looking for the doctor’ and his exasperated ‘ Oh for heavens sake’ at doctors 10 and 11 (comedy gold) is forever now etched in my memory. Well sir you ARE a doctor and forever will be. P.s- I am saddened by your loss. only one more war doctor story with big finish but at at least a great legacy for who fans everywhere. Thankyou.
r1ch1e
January 31st, 2017 - 4:21pmGreat men are forged in fire. It is the privilege of lesser man to light the flame RIP Sir John Hurt
The Moffat Paradox
January 31st, 2017 - 1:19amA very versatile actor who also of course made his mark in Sci-Fi most memorably as Caine in Alien as well as being the War Doctor.
Dr RevWho
January 31st, 2017 - 12:18amI can’t think of a single role Sir John Hurt played that wasn’t performed to perfection, but it was a combination of seeing him in the Doctor Who anniversary and ‘I, Claudius’ as Caligula (one of the best performances I have ever seen on television) that cemented me as a fan for life. Rest in Peace, Sir John Hurt.
The Living Shadow
January 30th, 2017 - 10:08pmOne of my favourite actors.
As strange as it sounds, he was one of those people who I never thought would die. I know everyone has to, but I just never imagined the day that I’d read “John Hurt has passed away” seems weird even typing that.
I will miss him greatly.
The Temporal Jelly Baby
January 30th, 2017 - 9:35pmAn outstanding actor and an outstanding person. RIP John Hurt.
The Dalek Whovian
January 29th, 2017 - 7:09pmThank you for all your outstanding performances John Hurt. RIP
Ieuan
January 29th, 2017 - 10:04amRIP John Hurt. 🙁
Alex Who?
January 29th, 2017 - 12:23amWe lost a great one. Rest in Peace Sir John Hurt.
Mick181
January 28th, 2017 - 9:15pmRIP John, done a superb but all too short a job as the Doctor, would have had no complaints with you in the role full time. Was at the very centre of one of the most iconic movie scenes of all time and showed his humourous side by doing a parody scene of it years later in a send up movie.
We will miss you.
The Other
January 28th, 2017 - 8:06pmRIP Sir John Hurt, you were and are forever, a true legend. You will be dearly missed.
D0CT0R WH0
January 28th, 2017 - 7:41pmJohn Hurt was a brilliant actor and a great doctor. He will be missed. RIP JOHN HURT.
Whorules
January 28th, 2017 - 7:11pmFrom one of my favourite films (alien) through numerous brilliant performances in many films since to the war doctor in my favourite show John hurt has been a joy in my watching life.
R.I.P, he will be with us for the rest of our lives. I’m off to watch alien again!
Dalek4ever
January 28th, 2017 - 3:19pmR.I.P John Hurt you will be remembered by all Whovians and through out the cosmos
Dalek4ever
January 28th, 2017 - 3:19pmR.I.P John Hurt you will be remembered by all Whovians and through out the cosmos
Anonymous
January 28th, 2017 - 3:06pmRequiecat in pace
Anonymous
January 28th, 2017 - 2:41pm#R.I.PSIRJOHNHURT
Jordan Scott
January 28th, 2017 - 2:00pmRIP the greatest actor of all time, his work will be admired by generations to come. Such a tragic loss 🙁
Dalekparadigm2
January 28th, 2017 - 11:49amNO!! I can’t believe it… RIP John Hurt
Kingoftheshadowkin
January 28th, 2017 - 11:36amRIP John Hurt
Destinarky 42
January 28th, 2017 - 10:18amR.I.P Sir Vincent John Hurt, No More shall you suffer, we will all remember when the Doctor was you 🙁
DalekAgent
January 28th, 2017 - 10:14amRIP Sir John Hurt
DannyTheNerd
January 28th, 2017 - 9:57amVery sad news. RIP John Hurt 🙁
WhovianFan2003
January 28th, 2017 - 9:48amRIP
doctor who fan 11
January 28th, 2017 - 9:21amRIP John Hurt. We won’t forget one bit of you. not one bit. we will always remember when the doctor was you.
prototype dalek
January 28th, 2017 - 8:49amSuch a good actor, RIP John Hurt
The Doctor 2017
January 28th, 2017 - 8:47amAnother great actor gone. RIP John Hurt
Rooners
January 28th, 2017 - 8:15amHe was a legend. RIP Sir John.