Actor Richard Franklin, who had a well-known presence in the Doctor Who franchise, has passed away.On the actor’s X account, longtime friend Líam Rudden announced that Franklin had died. While a specific cause isn’t known, it was stated that Franklin had died peacefully in his sleep. He was 87 years old.As an actor, Franklin had primarily performed on stage, appearing in a wide variety of productions in the UK. On an international level, he may be best known for his recurring role in the Doctor Who franchise. Franklin played Captain Mike Yates of UNIT, first debuting in the role in 1971 during Jon Pertwee’s run as the Third Doctor. The actor would appear in a recurring capacity until 1974, and would reprise the role in 1983’s 20th anniversary special, The Five Doctors, as well as 1993’s 30th anniversary special, Dimensions in Time.
Actor Richard Franklin, who had a well-known presence in the Doctor Who franchise, has passed away.
On the actor’s X account, longtime friend Líam Rudden announced that Franklin had died. While a specific cause isn’t known, it was stated that Franklin had died peacefully in his sleep. He was 87 years old.
As an actor, Franklin had primarily performed on stage, appearing in a wide variety of productions in the UK. On an international level, he may be best known for his recurring role in the Doctor Who franchise. Franklin played Captain Mike Yates of UNIT, first debuting in the role in 1971 during Jon Pertwee’s run as the Third Doctor. The actor would appear in a recurring capacity until 1974, and would reprise the role in 1983’s 20th anniversary special, The Five Doctors, as well as 1993’s 30th anniversary special, Dimensions in Time.
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