19 April 2011

RIP Sarah Jane Smith

The delightful Miss Sarah Jane Smith
Despite this weekend's premier of a new Doctor Who season, today was a sad day for longtime WhoFans. [Reported by BBC News] Doctor Who actress Elisabeth Sladen, after losing a battle with cancer, has died at age 63. Miss Sladen played a fan-favorite companion to The Doctor, Sarah Jane Smith, appearing throughout the 1973-1976 seasons of Doctor Who and had recently starred in her own spinoff series, "The Sarah Jane Adventures."

Much to my disappointment, I haven't seen either of these. I do however know Sarah Jane Smith from Sladen's appearance in the modern incarnation of Doctor Who alongside former star David Tennant. In that brief appearance, Sarah Jane showed herself to be capable and strong and more than a little fierce. She was the companion you could cheer for - the companion who could save herself. Sarah Jane had a way of making you feel proud of her and in awe of her all at once. I can't imagine how wonderful the woman behind the actress must have been, and I would have loved to meet her.

Here's to you Elisabeth Sladen. Thank you for bringing us Sarah Jane.
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  1. AnacronusApril 20, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Sarah Jane was a great character at a great time in the series (between the third and fourth doctors). Elisabeth Sladen was one of the reasons that those particular seasons were popular. It's sad and surprising that she passed away. I completely forgot that she was battling cancer. I know a lot of old school Whovians (as well as K9) will miss her.

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