Martin Clunes announces death of ‘fantastic’ ITV co-star live on air in sad update
Martin Clunes paid tribute to a dear co-star of his who appeared with him in the hit ITV comedy Doc Martin, during a chat on The One Show12:34, 02 May 2025Martin Clunes remembered his “fantastic” dog co-star on The One ShowMartin Clunes has announced the death of his beloved Doc Martin co-star.The 63-year-old actor and ITV star starred in Doc Martin for 10 series from 2004 to 2022. He played Dr Martin Ellingham, who quits as a surgeon and moves to Cornwall, for 18 years.He paid tribute to his “fantastic” fluffy colleague Dodger during an interview, after working with the dog for a decade on the ITV show. Dodger played Buddy, the canine companion of Martin’s character Dr Ellingham.Dodger first appeared in the fourth series of the medical comedy-drama, which was broadcast in 2009. He’s understood to have remained on the show until the ninth series in 2019.Dodger appeared in Doc Martin with Clunes for years and sadly passed in 2023(Image: More
