The entertainment industry is mourning this week as we receive the unfortunate news of the passing of Bernard Cribbins, a famous British actor who appeared in Doctor Who and is known to be the viral meme star.
The death of the actor was confirmed by his agent, who only limited himself to reporting that Cribbins died at 93 years of age; so far, the cause of his death is unknown.
"He worked well into his 90s, with recent appearances on Doctor Who and the CBeebies2 series Old Jack's Boat," Cribbins' agent said. “Bernard's contribution to British training is unquestionable. He was one of a kind, showcasing the best of his generation and will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing and working with him."
WHO WAS BERNARD CRIBBINS?
Bernard Cribbins was a British actor with an extensive career in entertainment. His debut in cinema was in 1957 with a role in Yangtse Incident: The Story of HMS Amethyst. He later appeared in productions such as The Avengers, Space: 1999, The Country Wife, and Coronation Street.
For many, Bernard Cribbins is best-known thanks to his appearance in several episodes of Doctor Who between 2007 and 2008. In the famous British series, the actor of Wilfred Mott, Dona's grandfather.
Bernard Cribbins is so well known for his role in Doctor Who, which was a scene where his granddaughter's wedding enthralls his character. That moment became a meme that people have used for years.
You can see the scene that gave rise to the meme below:
We at LEVEL UP send our condolences to the family and loved ones of Bernard Cribbins. Likewise, we wish that the actor finds peace in his final rest.
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