Adieu, Aubrey

The purring, sinister, wonderfully eccentric Aubrey Morris is dead. He lived for 89 years, and was acting up until a few months ago. Here he is as an utterly bonkers psychiatrist Dr. Putnum in Hammer's 'Blood From The Mummy's Tomb'. Adieu, Aubrey.

Poly Styrene

Pop art punk group X Ray Spex are a favourite band of mine, so I was very sad to hear of the death of Poly Styrene, aged only 53. A unique talent and lifelong non-conformist, in keeping with her religious beliefs, I very much hope she is reincarnated soon.

Here she is performing 'Identity' in an outfit she appears to have borrowed from Dame Margaret Rutherford's weekend wardrobe. I miss her already.

Elisabeth Sladen

Sarah Jane Smith was probably my first crush. Sad news.

So Long, Michael

Michael Gough has died at the age of 94.

He appeared in films and on television for over 60 years, starring in some of the most seminal British horror films of all time, including 'Horrors Of The Black Museum', Hammer's first Dracula, 'Curse Of the Crimson Altar', 'Horror Hospital', 'The Legend of Hell House' (pictured) and many more. His performances may have been occasionally over ripe, but they were never, ever boring.

We've already featured some memorable Michael Gough films, and we will certainly be looking at more in the near future, he's one of the reasons this blog exists. RIP Michael, and give Konga our love.