William Russell, one of the earliest companions in BBC sci-fi seriesDoctor Who,has died aged 99.
He passed away on June 3.
An absolute legend, forDoctor Whoand the whole of television, he wrote.

William Russell in ‘The Adventures of Sir Lancelot,’ left, and ‘Doctor Who’Everett Collection
Hes adored by fandom, and will never be forgotten.

William Russell (left) with William Hartnell, Jacqueline Hill & Carole Ann Ford in ‘Doctor Who’ (1963)BBC/Everett Collection