First Nicholas Courtney passes away…. And now, I am sadden to hear, that Elisabeth Sladen (Sarah Jane Smith), has passed away at 63….

From the BBC web site:

It is with much sadness that we can announce Elisabeth Sladen, the much-loved actress best known for her role as Sarah Jane Smith in Doctor Who and CBBC’s The Sarah Jane Adventures, passed away this morning. She was 63.

Lis first appeared as Sarah Jane in Doctor Who in 1973 alongside the Third Doctor Jon Pertwee and stayed for three and half seasons working alongside Jon and the Fourth Doctor Tom Baker. She returned to the role on numerous occasions over the years and, in 2007, was given her own spin-off series on CBBC – The Sarah Jane Adventures – where she would appear alongside new Doctors David Tennant and Matt Smith.

The BBC has indicated that she had been suffering from Cancer, so please give your wishes to her husband & family.

The BBC has more details here … BBC – Elisabeth Sladen