Tom Chadbon, a respected Hollywood actor who starred in “Doctor Who,”Game of Thrones,’ and ‘Casino Royale,’ died at the age of 80. The British artist died last weekend, as announced by the famous publishing house. His family has not made an official announcement.
Tom Chadbon died at the age of 80
Fantom Events & Publishing announced his passing on social media, saying, “We are sorry to hear the news that Tom Chadbon passed away last weekend,” and continued, “Tom was a familiar face to many from his extensive film and television credits, including ‘Doctor Who,’ ‘James Bond’ and ‘Game of Thrones.’ He was always a warm and friendly person to work with, and we send our condolences to his family at this sad time.” Many fans and well-wishers shared their condolences on social media following the unprecedented and unpleasant news, retelling his famous conversations and moments.
Who was Tom Chadbon?
Born in Bedfordshire, England, in 1946, Tom Chadbon had an illustrious career that spanned 50 years, with his first television appearance starting in the 1960s. He made his breakthrough in ‘Doctor Who’ in 1979, where he played a secret police officer opposite Duggan. Tom Baker‘s Doctor in the ‘City of Death’ series, according to the BBC. Chadbon has appeared in several projects over the years, including ‘Peep Show,’ ‘The Bill,’ ‘Midsomer Murders’ and ‘Where the Heart Is.’ In 1997, Chadbon played with them Charles DanceDiana Rigg is Emilia Fox in ‘Rebecca.’ He also appeared regularly in the medical drama ‘Casualty’ as the head of critical care. He became famous Daniel CraigJames Bond’s first film ‘Casino Royale’ as a stockbroker. Finally, he played High Septon Maynard in the ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 7 finale in 2017 as his final appearance. Tom Chadbon married Deborah Elspeth Leathers in July 1966, and they divorced in 1970. He married Jane Hennessy in 1977. He has four children from his marriages.