An actor who starred in Doctor Who and Hancock’s Half Hour has died just five weeks before marking his 102nd birthday
Laurie Webb has died(Image: BBC)
A Doctor Who star has died. Laurie Webb, who was one of the oldest living stars to appear in the show died weeks before his 102 birthday. Webb died on Sunday, with his family sharing the sad news on social media
Actor and writer Toby Hadoke shared the news of Laurie’s death after being asked to do so by his family. On Twitter/X the star said: “I’ve been asked by the family to pass on the sad news that one of the Doctor Who’s longest lived contributors – Laurie Webb, aka Mr Ollis in The Three Doctors – passed away peacefully on Sunday: 5 weeks short of his 102nd birthday.
“What a life, what a man. Delightful company too.”
Following his death, fans shared messages of condolence on the social media platform. One user wrote: “Sad to hear of the passing of lovely Laurie Webb at the outstanding age of 101. We had a great (and very moving) time filming with him on Looking for Lennie – just incredibly good-natured as a person. RIP.”
Webb starred in the Third Doctor story, The Three Doctors in 1972/3. He took on the role of Mr Ollis, the game warden of Minsbridge Wildlife Sanctuary.
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