TRIBUTES have been paid to former Doctor Who companion Deborah
Watling, who has died following a short battle with cancer, aged 69.
The actress was best known for her role as Victoria Waterfield – the
companion of second doctor Patrick Troughton in the BBC’s long-running
sci-fi series Doctor Who.
Deborah, who lived in Thorpe-le-Soken with husband Steve Turner, was
diagnosed with lung cancer just six weeks ago. She passed away on
Friday.
She was the daughter of 1940s and 50s film star Jack Watling and
actress Patricia Hicks and sister of actress Dilys Watling and Clacton
MP Giles Watling.
“She was bubbly, vivacious, with a great sense of humour," said Giles.
“We grew up together – she was ahead of me in the acting game. She had a great career.
“We toured together all over the country and shared digs – we had a wonderful life.
“She lived quietly in Thorpe-le-Soken for a few years, but that didn’t
stop her from travelling to Doctor Who conventions all over the world.
“She was supposed to be going to New Zealand, but was too poorly.
“In the last week she moved into Beaumont Manor nursing home. She passed away peacefully.”
As VIctoria with the TARDIS
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“In the last week she moved into Beaumont Manor nursing home. She passed away peacefully.”
As VIctoria with the TARDIS
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