Sources on Twitter are saying that Elisabeth Sladen, the actress who portrays one of Doctor Who's best-loved companions Sarah Jane Smith, passed away today from cancer-related complications. I was sceptical at first, but Mark Gatiss tweeted it just now and other reliable sources - Gallifrey One and Blogtor Who among them - are saying the same.
As some of you might know, I am not very familiar with classic Who, so I never saw her in her companion days. But she delivered a sparkling performance in School Reunion and the Series 4 finale and had a spectacular run with the spin-off Sarah Jane Adventures.
Rest in peace, Elisabeth. People say you were one of the classiest ladies and greatest actresses ever to grace Doctor Who. I can very well believe it.
We gonna miss you, Elisabeth :'(
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