Tom Chadbon, a well-known actor from Doctor Who and several James Bond films, has died at 80 years old. Fantom Films announced that he passed away over the weekend.
The company expressed sadness about the passing of Tom Chadbon, who died last weekend. He was well-known for his work in TV and movies.
The statement continued by describing him as a kind and approachable colleague, and expressed sympathy to his family during this difficult time. Many followers also shared their own memories and condolences online.
One fan expressed their sadness, saying they always felt the actor intentionally portrayed the character of Duggan in a brilliant way. They fondly remembered him from their first experiences watching Dr. Who and were pleased to see him appear in Casino Royale as well. The message ended with a simple, “Good night, Tom.”
People expressed their sadness online, with one user writing, “What a loss, such a talented person – my condolences to his family and friends.” Another simply stated, “Loved him as Duggan, rest in peace to a legend.”
Fans are mourning the loss of Tom Chadbon, who played Duggan in Doctor Who. One fan called Duggan a truly memorable one-off character, and another praised Chadbon as “one of the very best” actors to appear on the show.
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Chadbon is most famous for playing Duggan in Doctor Who. He first appeared as the character alongside Tom Baker in the popular 1979 story, City of Death. He later reprised the role seven years later, when Colin Baker was the Time Lord, in The Trial of a Time Lord.
In addition to his other work, he appeared in popular TV dramas like Casualty, Holby City, The Bill, and Heartbeat. He also played High Septon Maynard in season seven of HBO’s Game of Thrones.
He also had roles in popular TV shows like Peep Show, Poirot, Father Brown, Foyle’s War, and A Touch of Frost. Additionally, he briefly appeared in the James Bond series, playing a stockbroker in the 2006 film Casino Royale.
2026-07-29 16:56