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"Doctor Who and Sarah Jane Adventures star Elisabeth Sladen has passed away at 63, it has been confirmed. The actress died this morning after battling cancer. She leaves behind a husband, actor Brian Miller, and her daughter, Sadie. Colleagues including Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat and former companion Nicola Bryant are among those who have expressed their sadness at the loss of the much-loved British talent. Steven Moffat, Doctor Who executive producer:: &amp;quot;There are a blessed few who can carry a whole television show on their talent and charisma - but I can&amp;#039;t think of one other who&amp;#039;s done it quite so politely. I once showed my son Joshua an old episode of Doctor Who, in which Lis appeared. &amp;quot;But that&amp;#039;s Sarah Jane,&amp;quot; he said, confused &amp;quot;In old Doctor Who. From years ago. How come she always look exactly the same?&amp;quot; It&amp;#039;s not a comfort today, of course, but children will still be saying that 50 years from now.&amp;quot; John Barrowman, actor: &amp;quot;Elisabeth Sladen Matriarch of Dr Who - I loved my time on the Tardis with her. I am proud to have worked with such an icon of the sci fi world. Your Dr Who family are very sad and will miss you and your beautiful smile. RTD (Russell T. Davies) called me this morning when I woke up. She lived in my flat in Cardiff when she was filming SJA. She was a delight. Can&amp;#039;t tell you how sad I am. I wanted to let you know I got the news as a lot of you were concerned. I&amp;#039;m off to chill, I hope you understand. Will tweet this weekend in PS. jb.&amp;quot; Mark Gatiss, writer: &amp;quot;&amp;#039;A tear, Sarah Jane?&amp;#039; Farewell to the wonderful, irreplaceable Lis Sladen. The best.&amp;quot; Nicola Bryant, Doctor Who companion Perpugilliam &amp;quot;Peri&amp;quot; Brown: &amp;quot;I&amp;#039;m so sorry to have to say I&amp;#039;ve just had a call to say Liz Sladen has died. It&amp;#039;s too much to take in, but it&amp;#039;s true. How tragically young.&amp;quot; Neil Gaiman, writer: &amp;quot;Lots of reports that Lis Sladen, Sarah Jane Smith, has passed away. It looks like the Lis Sladen news is official. Big sadness. Rest in Peace.&amp;quot; Alexander Armstrong, actor and comedian, voice of &amp;#039;Mr Smith&amp;#039;: &amp;quot;Just heard news of Elisabeth Sladen&amp;#039;s death. A wonderful actress - devastating news for all Doctor Who and Sarah Jane fans. Sad for Mr Smith too.&amp;quot; Noel Clarke, actor: &amp;quot;Not the best news to come home to, But I hope that Elisabeth will RIP. As someone who knew her, I always found her lovely. she&amp;#039;ll be missed. #SARAHJANESMITHLIVES because Elisabeth Sladen made her Great. -Liz, you were awesome and will be missed. (no more to be said tonight) NC.&amp;quot; Paul Cornell, writer: &amp;quot;Very sorry to hear about Elisabeth Sladen, a great actor, special to everyone of my generation and a whole new one.&amp;quot; Tracy-Ann Oberman, actress: &amp;quot;Oh no! Just on Twitter and saw sad news about Liz Sladen. I knew she was ill, but what happened. Rip Sarah Jane. You were THE assistant. #dw&amp;quot; Stephen Fry, actor/writer: &amp;quot;What terribly sad news about Elisabeth Sladen - her Sarah Jane was part of my childhood. Deepest sympathy to her family.&amp;quot; Jonathan Ross, broadcaster: &amp;quot;RIP Elisabeth Sladen aka Sarah Jane . Sad news.&amp;quot; Finn Jones, actor (Santiago Jones in Sarah Jane Adventures): &amp;quot;Saddened to hear Elisabeth Sladen has passed away. A truly beautiful, talented and wonderful woman - a pleasure and honor to work with.&amp;quot; &amp;gt; Elisabeth Sladen dies, aged 63 &amp;gt; Obituary: Elisabeth Sladen &amp;gt; Gallery: Elisabeth Sladen 1948-2011 &amp;gt; Read our 2006 interview with Elisabeth Sladen &amp;gt; Read our 2008 interview with Elisabeth Sladen &amp;gt; Read our 2009 interview with Elisabeth Sladen "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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