Legendary Doctor Who star Christopher Benjamin has tragically pᴀssed away just days after his 90th birthday it’s been announced.

The actor appeared in the sci-fi series in three different roles, alongside Tom Baker, Jon Pertwee, and later David Tennant’s Doctor.

However be will best remembered as Henry Gordon Jago which he first played in 1977’s Talons of Weng-Chiang, before reprising the role in numerous audio stories including his own spin off series Jago & Litefoot which aired between 2010 and 2021.

Christopher also starred in numerous other iconic shows throughout his impressive career including The Avengers, The Forsythe Saga and 1995’s Pride and Prejudice with Colin Firth.

Announcing the news, Fantom Events & Publishing took to X with a statement which read: ‘We’re very sad to hear the news of the pᴀssing of legendary actor Christopher Benjamin’.

‘Chris graced many productions with his talent, and we were very fortunate to work him on numerous occasions and it was always a pleasure. Our thoughts and condolences are with his family and friends.’

Legendary Doctor Who star Christopher Benjamin has tragically pᴀssed away just days after his 90th birthday it’s been announced (pictured in a 2008 episode with Felicity Kendall) 

He will however be best remembered as Henry Gordon Jago (pictured) which he first played in 1977’s Talons of Weng-Chiang, before reprising the role in numerous audio stories 

He will best remembered as Henry Gordon Jago which he first played in 1977’s Talons of Weng-Chiang, before reprising the role in numerous audio stories (pictured in The Prisoner in 1967)

Meanwhile former co-star Lisa Bowerman shared a statment from the late star’s family which paid tribute to the ‘old school’ actor. 

It read: ‘It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our father, Christopher Benjamin, at the age of 90, on the 10th of January’. 

‘One of the few remaining “old school” actors he had a huge and extensive career spanning seventy years, encompᴀssing theatre, radio, TV and film. Beloved by all who knew him, one of his final stage appearances was as Falstaff in the Globe production of The Merry Wives of Windsor in 2010, where he led the company and created such a happy sense of Bonhomie for all that many who were there cite as the highlight of their career’.

‘Christopher’s love of acting started at Warminster school where he took part in school productions and excelled at acting, cricket and music, but not much else! He studied at RADA where he met his wife of 65 years Anna Fox. He has been a regular company member in the RSC over the years and will no double be fondly remebered for his bottom’.

‘He appeared in numbers iconic TV shows including The Avengers, The Prisoner, Doctor Who and The Forsythe Saga plus Sherlock Holmes, Midsummer Murders, Pride and Prejudice’.

It continued: ‘He also had a long running CD audio drama series based on the characters ‘Jago and Lightfoot’ after starring in Doctor Who from Tom Baker’s time. He leaves behind his wife Anna, three children Kate, Sebastian and Emilia and grandchildren Bertie, Madeleine and Sam,’

‘And of course his dearly beloved dog Minnie/ His love of  gardening, birds, cricket and of course music, art and theatre live on in them’. 

Heartbroken fans rushed to the comments to pay tribute, writing: ‘How sad. I was lucky enough to see him in that Merry Wives of Windsor production, and am very glad that I did. Great actor who will be much missed RIP’.

Including his own spin off series Jago & Litefoot which aired between 2010 and 2021 (pictured Dr Huxtable The Return of Sherlock Holmes)

Christopher also appeared in numerous other iconic shows throughout his impressive career including The Avengers, The Forsythe Saga and 1995’s Pride and Prejudice with Colin Firth

Pictured on stage in 2008

Announcing the news, Fantom Events & Publishing took to X with a statement which read: ‘We’re very sad to hear the news of the pᴀssing of legendary actor Christopher Benjamin’

Meanwhile former co-star Lisa Bowerman shared a statment from the late star’s family which paid tribute to the ‘old school’ actor

Heartbroken fans rushed to the comments to pay tribute

‘An amazing man. So privileged to have talked with him and interviewed’: ‘Was fortune enough to get to meet him a couple of years back. What a beautiful chap he was’: ‘My condolences to his family’: ‘He was a brilliant actor and we will never forget him’.

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It comes after Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has revealed that Rose Ayling-Ellis will be joining the cast for series two, in what he branded the show’s ‘scariest’ episode yet.

Speaking at a Q&A ahead of last year’s Christmas Special, Russell confirmed that Rose will be making a guest appearance in an ‘absolutely terrifying’ episode.

He said: ‘There is one thing, we finished an episode last Friday, I took it to show my sister, and she was literally on the edge of her seat.

‘We’ve got a story with Rose- Ayling Ellis in the lead… she’s the lead in one episode, which is stunning, isn’t it? I think it’s our scariest episode, it’s absolutely terrifying, but she’s magnificent, Ncuti with her and guest names in the cast are phenomenal. 

‘So there’s great episodes to come, a big range of episodes, mad ones, scary ones, completely mad ones, good stuff to come.’ 

Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has revealed Rose Ayling-Ellis will be joining the cast for series two, in what he branded the show’s ‘scariest’ episode yet (pictured in character)

The show is set to return for a new series in 2025, amid claims that star Ncuti Gatwa’s future is already in doubt

He added: ‘We always want guest actors on Doctor Who to have fun, but Rose takes it to a whole new level. She storms in with an astonishing performance of terror, anger and bravery in one of the most frightening episodes we’ve ever made.’ 

Meanwhile, Rose said: ‘I loved Doctor Who when I was growing up, so being cast in the show was a dream come true. 

‘My inner child is ecstatic with excitement! Working with Russell and filming alongside the talented cast and crew has been an incredible experience. Ncuti is a wonderful Doctor, and I can’t wait for audiences to see what we have created together.’

Russell also confirmed that fans will get answers to the long-running mystery surrounding Anita Dobson’s charater Mrs Flood, hinting there’s plenty more of her character to come in 2025.