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.

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William Russell in ‘The Adventures of Sir Lancelot,’ left, and ‘Doctor Who’Everett Collection

Hes adored by fandom, and will never be forgotten.

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