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A post shared by Gavin Barker Associates (@gavinbarkerassociates)The statement also noted that Cribbins had «lost his wife of 66 years, Gill, last year.»«Bernard’s contribution to British entertainment is without question,» the statement continued. «He was unique, typifying the best of his generation, and will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing and working with him.»After the news was confirmed on Thursday, a tribute in honor of Cribbins was posted to the official Twitter page for the British television series. «We are extremely saddened to learn of the passing of Bernard Cribbins.

Phillip Schofield has shared his own personal tribute following the news Bernard Cribbins had died. It was announced on Thursday morning (July 28) that the children’s TV star has died aged 93. The veteran actor, from Oldham, starred in the Carry On films, Doctor Who and the 1970 film The Railway Children.

statement from his agency on social media Thursday.“He worked well into his 90s, recently appearing in Doctor Who and the CBeebies series Old Jack’s Boat,” his agency, Gavin Barker Associates, wrote. “He lost his wife of 66 years, Gill, last year.”“Bernard’s contribution to British entertainment is without question,” the statement continued.

who narrated The Wombles and starred in the film adaptation of The Railway Children, has died aged 93, his agent said. Cribbins' agent, Gavin Barker Associates, said in a statement: "Beloved actor Bernard Cribbins OBE has passed away at the age of 93 "His career spanned seven decades with such diverse work ranging from films like 'The Railway Children' and the 'Carry On' series, hit 60's song 'Right Said Fred', a notorious guest on 'Fawlty Towers' and narrating 'The Wombles'. "He worked well into his 90's, recently appearing in 'Doctor Who' and the CBeebies series 'Old Jack's Boat'.

Bernard Cribbins, the veteran British actor who narrated The Wombles and starred in the popular film adaptation of The Railway Children, has died. He was 93.

Phillip Schofield has taken to Instagram to share some sad news with his fans.MORE: Doctor Who star Bernard Cribbins dies aged 93The This Morning star – who is currently on a summer break from the show – posted a touching tribute on his Stories as he expressed his sorrow. WATCH: Phillip Scholfied's sweet home video of daughter MollyPhillip, 60, shared a throwback snapshot showing him with the late actor Bernard Cribbins.READ: Holly Willoughby seriously divides fans with new photo of son ChesterMORE: Phillip Schofield showcases unusual new addition at £2million bachelor padThe pair appear to have been shooting together, with both wearing ear defenders, and Bernard pointing his finger at Phillip's cheek while the presenter beams for the camera. Phillip paid tribute to his 'wonderful' friend He sweetly wrote: "I'm so sad that my wonderful and achingly funny friend Bernard Cribbins has died.

He went on to regularly appear in the Doctor Who TV series as Wilfred Mott, the grandfather of the Doctor’s companion Donna Noble, played by Catherine Tate.Voyage Of The Damned, which was broadcast on Christmas Day in 2007, saw 13.31 million people tune in to watch the then-Doctor, David Tennant, battle to save the crew of a luxury space liner called the Titanic.Cribbins featured in the episode alongside special guests including Kylie Minogue, Geoffrey Palmer, Clive Swift and Russell Tovey.

David Tennant and Neil Patrick Harris were spotted filming the Doctor Who 60th Anniversary in the streets of Bristol.