Thursday, June 21, 2012

Caroline John 1940 - 2012

It is with a heavy heart I report that Caroline John has passed away. As stated by the BBC Doctor Who Twitter she passed away on June 5th. Many Doctor Who fans will know her as Dr. Elizabeth Shaw companion to the third Doctor during his opening season. She has reprised the role several times, most recently in the Big Finish Doctor Who audio Binary.


Steven Moffat in tribute on his on the official site:
‘Caroline was a brilliant actress and in her role as Liz Shaw, a tremendous co-star for Jon Pertwee in his first year as the Doctor.  She was not just a sidekick but a scientist in her own right and a match for the universe's number one know-all. The Doctor's companions should never be his assistants - they're the people who keep him on his toes, and that's what Caroline did.  From everyone at the show, our thoughts go out to Caroline’s family.’

Colin Baker via his Twitter:
'Devastated to hear that the lovely, talented, wise and gentle Caroline John is no longer with us. So sad. Thoughts with Geoffrey and family.'

Nicholas Briggs executive producer at Big Finish said on the website:
'I met Carry many years ago while filming. She was the Detective Inspector and I was her assistant. We had such a laugh working together, and when we came to record a Myth Makers interview a few weeks later, we just couldn't stop giggling. She was a lovely lady who was always so much fun to be with, and even though she could enjoy a saucy joke or two, there was also something of a delightful prudishness about her. When I think of her smile and her warmth now, it brightens my heart.'

David Richards producer of the Companion Chronicles:
Carry was the first assistant I ever saw in Doctor Who, and through meeting and working with her many times she remained a favourite over the years. She was an accomplished actor, and the most lovely, warm person you could ever hope to spend time with. Carry loved working on the Companion Chronicles and came in to record what would be her final contribution, The Last Post, on January 26.’


Farewell, Liz Shaw. You helped with my introduction into Doctor Who and I will always remember you. You were loved by this fan and many more.

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