Doctor Who and EastEnders actor Tony Selby dies aged 83

Doctor Who and EastEnders actor Tony Selby dies aged 83
Doctor Who and EastEnders actor Tony Selby dies aged 83
Tony Selby dead at 83: Doctor Who and EastEnders star passes away 'peacefully', his manager confirms The beloved actor died on Sunday, with a statement from Lizanne Crowther Management confirmed the news on Twitter  The message read: 'With great sadness we announce that actor Tony Selby passed away peacefully in London yesterday'  Tony played conman Sabalom Glitz in Doctor Who from 1986 to 1987 His longest and best known role was as Corporal Percy Marsh in the RAF comedy Get Some In!, appearing for three years from 1975 to 1978 He starred as Susan Harper's long lost father in My Family 

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Doctor Who and EastEnders star Tony Selby has passed away aged 83. 

The beloved actor died on Sunday, with a statement from Lizanne Crowther Management confirmed the news on Twitter

The message read: 'With great sadness we announce that actor Tony Selby passed away peacefully in London yesterday.

'In a career spanning 70 years in theatre, film and TV, Tony was highly respected and loved by family, friends and colleagues. His renowned sense of humour will be missed by us all.'

Tragic: Doctor Who and EastEnders star Tony Selby has passed away aged 83

Tragic: Doctor Who and EastEnders star Tony Selby has passed away aged 83

Tributes flooded in for the actor on Twitter, with many praising his skill and humour:

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