Elisabeth Sladen, Sarah Jane from 'Doctor Who,' has died at 63

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Elisabeth Sladen, Sarah Jane from 'Doctor Who,' has died at 63
by Kevin Wicks

BBC News confirms that Elisabeth Sladen, the brown-haired beauty who played Doctor Who companion Sarah Jane Smith over the course of 40 years, has died of cancer. She was 63.

Sladen first appeared as Sarah Jane on Doctor Who in 1973, becoming an iconic companion under both Jon Pertwee's and Tom Baker's Doctors in the long-running sci-fi series. She left in 1976, making recurring appearances in Doctor Who-related projects over the years. However, to the delight of longtime fans, she reprised her role in the modern series in 2006 opposite David Tennant's Tenth Doctor. Her return proved so successful that she received her own spinoff series, The Sarah Jane Adventures, in 2007.

http://blogs.bbcamerica.com/anglophenia/2011/04/19/elisabeth-sladen-sarah-jane-from-doctor-who-has-died-at-63/

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I have to say I'm just devastated by this. I had no idea she was ill, so this just came out of the blue. Doctor Who was such an important part of my childhood. Tom Baker and Lis Sladen were the first Doctor/Companion I ever got to see, and I've been a fan of the show since I was 11.

My heart goes out to her husband and daughter, as well as her many friends. There have been some lovely tributes on various Doctor Who forums.

[Fire Walk With Me]

1. Oh no. She was my favorite "sidekick" as well.

Just having Davros pause, squint, and slowly gasp at recognizing her..."That face..."...was worth its weight in gold. Who else ever caused that die-hard blabbermouth adequate pause? :rofl:

Love ya Sarah, please rest in all peace, :hugs: