A voice actor who has entertained generations of children has sadly died aged 99.
David Graham voiced Aloysius Parke in iconic TV series Thunderbirds and also the evil Daleks in Doctor Who.
He later went on to voice the Grandpa Pig on kid’s animation Peppa Pig.
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Graham also delivered the famous Parker line “Yes m’lady” to his employer in Thunderbirds, Lady Penelope.
He was also the voice behind the evil Daleks in Doctor Who in the 60s and 70s.
However, his biggest role was yet to come as later in life he will be remembered by the current crop of youngsters as the voice of Grandpa in Peppa Pig.
Jamie Anderson, son of Thunderbirds creator Gerry Anderson, paid tribute on X/Twitter. He wrote: “Farewell dear David! What heartbreaking news that the legendary David Graham has left us aged 99. The last Tracy brother, voice of Parker and so much more. A great actor, iconic voice, and all round lovely man. We’ll all miss him very much.”
David also reprised the role of Parker for an ITV remake in Thunderbirds Are Go! back in 2015. He was the only original member of the cast.
He also provided the voice for Wise Old Elf and Mr Gnome for Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom, as well as brief appearances in ITV’s Coronation Street and The Bill.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
