UK actor David Graham, a voice of Thunderbirds and Peppa Pig characters, has died, aged 99.
TV producer Jamie Anderson, son of the Thunderbirds creator Gerry Anderson, said he was “very sad to confirm that David has passed away at the grand old age of 99”.
He added: “Just a few weeks ago, I was with 2,000 Anderson fans at a Gerry Anderson concert in Birmingham where we sang him happy birthday – such a joyous occasion. And now, just a few weeks later, he’s left us. David was always kind and generous with his time and his talent….. He will be sorely missed.”
He also voiced the evil Daleks in Doctor Who, and brought to life the Thunderbirds puppet characters including the aquanaut Gordon Tracy, the scientist Brains, and Lady Penelope’s driver, Aloysius “Nosey” Parker, in the series in which a secret organisation tried to save the world.
He returned as Parker for the remake Thunderbirds Are Go, which aired between 2015 and 2020, but not for the 2004 live-action film.
He also voiced Grandpa Pig in Peppa Pig, and also provided the voice for characters in Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom.
Other acting roles included Coronation Street and Casualty.
The official Gerry Anderson account posted: “David was always a wonderful friend to us here at Anderson Entertainment. We will miss you dearly, David. Our thoughts are with David’s friends and family.”
Source: Guardian
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