Classic Series actress Mary Tamm has passed away
Classic Series actress Mary Tamm has passed away, aged 62, after an 18 month battle with cancer.
Mary starred in Doctor Who back in the 1970s, as the first incarnation of the Doctor’s companion, Romana. Throughout her career, she appeared in such TV shows as EastEnders, The Likely Lads, Jonathan Creek, Brookside and Casualty.
Her agent Barry Langford has described her as “a fantastic actress” who always had a “zest for life”.
Tributes for the actress have come flooding in. Tom Baker, who was the Fourth Doctor alongside her, has said she was “a darling companion”, and Sixth Doctor Colin Baker has summed her up as “funny, caring, talented”. Nicola Bryant (Peri) said she was “completely shocked” to hear the news, while Doctor Who’s brand manager, Edward Russell, thanked her for her contribution to the series, adding: “Guess we have reached that point in Doctor Who’s history where it is time for many of its cast to say goodbye”.
Our thoughts and condolences are with Mary’s family and friends at this difficult time.
Rest in peace, Mary Tamm.
Heart breaking news as we head into the 50th anniversary next year. She was the classic Romana, aristocratic, haughty but underneath a genuine caring companion in the show best years. 2013 will mark the last appearance of Romana 1 with big finish 4th Doctor season 2. The last 18 months have been dreadful for Doctor Who losses. With love to her family and friends.
R.I.P Mary Tamm
Such a beautiful woman. So absolutely gorgeous! A terrific actress. Unfortunately, I only knew her as Romana on Doctor Who. I know that she’s recorded new stories on CD with Tom Baker. I hope to get my ears on them some day. Much too young. She has crossed over and is now where the real fun is. God bless her and her family and friends.
R.I.P Mary Tamm i cant believe yet another great actor/actoress has died this is yet another big blow for the doctor who universe
Mary will be missed by all true Whovian fans I started watching when she was on with Tom Baker whom I had a huge crush on Tom was envious of her. Goodbye Romana and thank you Mary Tamm. @->–
a little late here but this is a link to Ms. Tamm”s archived website I found. Romana is still my fave! enjoy it as much as I did. 20100107125853/http://www.marytamm.com/index.htm