Doctor Who star Ann Davies dies aged 87

Ann Davies has died aged 87.

The 'Doctor Who' star - whose husband was late 'The Good Life' actor Richard Briers, with whom she shared daughters Lucy and Katie - has tragically passed away, and her agent confirmed the news on Thursday (28.04.22) in a statement on Twitter.

Barry Langford wrote: "Sadly my lovely client of 34 years Ann Davies passed away yesterday.

"A superb actress with TV credits including #DoctorWho and #TheSculptress, Ann was devoted to her beloved late husband #RichardBriers and their daughters Lucy and Kate.

"She will be very much missed. #RIP Annie"

Ann is best known to 'Doctor Who' fans as Jenny, who appeared in a number of episodes alongside William Hartnell's Time Lord in 1964.

She then went onto star as Mrs. Singleton in 'Grange Hill' in the 1990s, and also appeared in an episode of 'Doctors' and 'EastEnders'.

She appeared alongside Richard in several TV roles and films such as 1992's 'Peter's Friends' and 1995's 'In The Bleak Midwinter', while they were both part of the radio adaptation of 'Brothers in Law'.

Richard sadly died in 2013 aged 79.

Fans have flooded social media with tributes to the late actress, with many of them recalling their favourite roles.

One fan wrote: "I loved Ann in Doctor Who. Now she's with her husband forever."

Another Whovian added: "Superstar in a legendary Dr Who adventure, and she’ll never be forgotten by the fans! Those episodes get rewatched a lot in my house."

A different fan reflected on their own experience actually meeting the star, as they tweeted: "Ah so sad to read this. Annie was so very kind and welcoming to me when I was a humble understudy working with Richard. Thoughts to the family."