Tributes pour in as Doctor Who actor Tom Chadbon dies aged 80
Fans praised the 'great actor'Doctor Who actor Tom Chadbon has died at the age of 80. Tributes have poured in since Fantom Events announced the news.
Tom, who was originally from Luton, Bedfordshire, first appeared as Duggan in Doctor Who in 1979.
Doctor Who actor Tom Chadbon dies aged 80
Fantom Events said on Monday that Tom passed away last weekend. The publishing company had worked with him as a client.
The company wrote: “We are sorry to hear the news that Tom Chadbon passed away last weekend.”
It added: “Tom was a familiar face to many from his numerous television and film credits, including Doctor Who, James Bond and Game Of Thrones.”
The tribute continued: “He was always a warm and friendly man to work with and we send our condolences to his family at this sad time.”
Tom also appeared in Peep Show and the James Bond film Casino Royale. He also built a long list of credits across television and film.
His other roles included Sherlock Holmes, Midsomer Murders, The Bill, Foyle’s War and Where The Heart Is. He also played High Septon Maynard in Game Of Thrones, one of his final roles.
We are sorry to hear the news that Tom Chadbon passed away last weekend.
Tom was a familiar face to many from his numerous television and film credits. He was always a warm and friendly man to work with and we send our condolences to his family at this sad time. pic.twitter.com/gsBidTHGfy
— Fantom Tweets (@fantomfilms) July 27, 2026
‘How incredibly sad’
Fans quickly shared their own memories online. Many described him as “warm and friendly” after hearing the news.
Actress Lisa Bowerman, who appeared in the BBC show alongside him, paid tribute on social media. She wrote: “Oh no… I hadn’t heard. How incredibly sad. He was wonderful.”
Fans also posted messages of sympathy. One wrote: “Oh I’m so sorry to hear this. He was a great actor. RIP.”
Meanwhile, another said: “No way. Lovely person. RIP. 2026 has been the worst year”.
“Oh dear, what a great actor he was. RIP Tom,” a third remarked.
“So sorry to hear this. He knew exactly what he was doing with the character of Duggan. Wonderful performance. He was part of one of my earliest memories of Doctor Who. Delighted when he popped up in Casino Royale too. Good night, Tom,” a fourth said.
Tom Chadbon’s Doctor Who role as Duggan
Tom Chadbon first appeared in Doctor Who in 1979 as Duggan.
He later became known to television viewers for a wide range of roles across drama and science fiction.
