The actor Ray Lonnen has died at the age of 74.
Ray Lonnen played Gardiner, an officer aboard the Earth battle cruiser, in the 1973 Doctor Who story Frontier in Space.
Away from Doctor Who he appeared in many British television dramas over the years, including The Bill, Midsomer Murders, Crossroads, Budgie the Little Helicopter, Rich Tea and Sympathy, Harry’s Game, Z Cars, Coronation Street and Jackanory.
The actor died on Friday after a three year long fight with Cancer
He was married to the actress Tara Ward, who announced his death on twitter.