Michael Jayston, an actor known for his appearances in classic British TV shows Only Fools and Horses and Doctor Who, has died aged 88 after “a short illness”.
The British actor is known for playing James, the father of Raquel Turner (Tessa Peake-Jones) in the Only Fools and Horses episode “Time on Our Hands”. In the 1996 episode of the classic sitcom, Del Boy (Sir David Jason) and Rodney Trotter (Nicholas Lyndhurst) get their big break at an auction.
He played Time Lord character the Valeyard in Doctor Who in 1986. He subsequently reprised the character in many Big Finish audios.
He was popular with Fans – attending many conventions including Regenerations Swansea in 2016
A statement from M&M Famous Faces announced his death on Monday.
Written on behalf of Jayston’s family, the announcement reads:
“It is with great sadness, that I have been asked by his family to share the news, Michael Jayston sadly passed away this morning after a short illness”
Hear Michael speaking at this panel from Regenerations Swansea
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