Moving tributes flood in after the death of national treasure Bernard Cribbins
At the age of 93, veteran actor and national treasure, Bernard Cribbins, has died, less than a year after his beloved wife, Gill.
Actor, children’s TV star and entertainer Bernard Cribbins has died. He was 93. More at https://t.co/CMsR9roX9U
Actor and singer Bernard Cribbins, known for roles from Doctor Who to the Wombles, has died aged 93 https://t.co/4v39MRZBY4
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) July 28, 2022
Generations of film and TV viewers have a special place in their heart for the talented actor, carved out by roles in Doctor Who, several Carry On films, The Railway Children, as the narrator of The Wombles and by his many appearances on Jackanory – to name a few.
Heartbroken tributes flooded in to broadcast news and social media from both fans and colleagues.
1.
We are extremely saddened to learn of the passing of Bernard Cribbins. Known best to Doctor Who fans as the Doctor's friend and Donna's grandad Wilfred Mott, Bernard leaves behind a long legacy in film and TV. ❤️ https://t.co/wDIUnQkJOZ pic.twitter.com/6Dlr1Xj59y
— Doctor Who (@bbcdoctorwho) July 28, 2022
2.
"Daddy My Daddy"
RIP #BernardCribbins pic.twitter.com/tyNq4CvXKw— Sanjeev Bhaskar💙 (@TVSanjeev) July 28, 2022
3.
Simply wonderful Bernard Cribbins RIP ♥️🎥♥️📺 pic.twitter.com/Sng4asrGGr
— Kath 🇺🇦💙🙀❄️🇪🇺✊🏾 (@KathyBurke) July 28, 2022
4.
Absolutely devastated by the passing of Bernard Cribbins
He was in everything and fantastic in everything
He did it all
On a personal note he encouraged me every step of the way
Even leaving “notes” on the scenery when I took over at The Criterion in Run For Your Wife
Gutted
RIP pic.twitter.com/xdG4oEJy6O— Robin Askwith (@Robin_Askwith) July 28, 2022
5.
Bernard Cribbins has died at the age of 93. From the Wombles to Wilf in Doctor Who he entertained generation after generation. A genuine national treasure #RIPBernardCribbins pic.twitter.com/PrwxKv6kpJ
— lizo mzimba (@lizo_mzimba) July 28, 2022
6.
Bernard Cribbins 1928 – 2022#RIPBernard pic.twitter.com/mAQv79haLG
— Larry the Cat (@Number10cat) July 28, 2022
7.
Go well across the shining river, Bernard Cribbins. Go well.
— Sarah Phelps (@PhelpsieSarah) July 28, 2022
8.
What a shame about Bernard Cribbins. A titan in that much underrated field, British comic acting. pic.twitter.com/whdlJqg475
— Dr. Bendor Grosvenor 🇺🇦 (@arthistorynews) July 28, 2022
9.
RIP The great Bernard Cribbins. He was there all my life. His face, his voice.I always loved it when he was on ‘Jackanory’ for the week. He made the characters come to life. What a legacy he leaves. 💔👍🏼 pic.twitter.com/JmCbOy3PVx
— Michael Starke (@MichaelStarke57) July 28, 2022
10.
AW NO
Bernard Cribbins is gone.
I know making it to 93 as a universally beloved national treasure is a triumph rather than a tragedy but FUCK, you guys, BERNARD CRIBBINS IS GONE.— Mitch Benn 🇬🇧🇪🇺 (@MitchBenn) July 28, 2022
11.
rip Bernard Cribbins aka Wilfred Mott aka one of the best characters to grace Doctor Who
"Do your best and be grateful for every single job" pic.twitter.com/dWkruHSdos— river medway (@river_medway) July 28, 2022
12.
Farewell Bernard Cribbins. Safe travels pic.twitter.com/ij3yt6wkG2
— Tim Burgess (@Tim_Burgess) July 28, 2022
13.
Only smiles to think of Bernard Cribbins’ always rich and warm presence in my life. How lucky we were to have him. Fondest memories of taking my children to see him at @bfi talk about Jackanory & his fab film career. Here he was talking to me about working with George Martin… https://t.co/CdbNRcmHvl
— Samira Ahmed (@SamiraAhmedUK) July 28, 2022
14.
This is terribly sad because his work is well-known to literally everyone, no matter how old or young. He leaves a massive hole in British entertainment. RIP Bernard Cribbins. pic.twitter.com/kAXuHbVXyb
— Simon Harris – #LovelyBitOfSquirrel (@simonharris_mbd) July 28, 2022
15.
What a shame – RIP Bernard and thank you! https://t.co/THAy4NpuRw
— Brian Cox (@ProfBrianCox) July 28, 2022
16.
RIP Bernard Cribbins.
A proper national treasure who will be missed 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/lsT11BkFsC— Lorraine King (@lorrainemking) July 28, 2022
17.
Has there been a man who's better embodied the warmth, timelessness and joy of Doctor Who?
Totally heartbroken. Rest in peace Bernard Cribbins – you'll be so incredibly missed. pic.twitter.com/mDgOCT6TKl
— Connor Johnston (@CFJohnston17) July 28, 2022
The Doctor Who showrunner, Russell T. Davies, shared these words on the loss of his friend.
Bethany Black, comedian and actor – who also appeared in Doctor Who – had this excellent suggestion.
Let’s make Bernard Cribbins’ ode to British workers number one and reclaim the name https://t.co/VC8iGUJrEa
— Bethany Black twitch.tv/beffernieblack (@BeffernieBlack) July 28, 2022
Our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with all those who loved him.
Bernard Cribbin. 1928 – 2022. RIP.
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