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Tom Chadbon, Veteran Character Actor From Doctor Who and Game of Thrones, Dies at 80

His family announced the death on social media and Fantom Events later confirmed it, drawing tributes as the cause of death remains undisclosed.

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Tom Chadbon, a beloved British actor with a career spanning nearly 50 years, has died at age 80.
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Overview

  • Tom Chadbon has died at age 80; his daughter announced his passing on Instagram and Fantom Events, which represented him at fan events, posted a confirming statement.
  • Reporting and tributes have emphasized a five‑decade career in television and film, with more than 120 screen credits across British drama and genre work.
  • He is best known to genre audiences for Duggan in the 1979 Doctor Who serial City of Death, a later Doctor Who return, a small role in Casino Royale and a 2017 appearance in Game of Thrones.
  • Colleagues and fans have posted warm condolences, with peers describing him as friendly and reliable and citing his regular participation in conventions and audio productions.
  • The family and representatives have released few details and no cause of death has been made public, so current coverage focuses on tributes and career retrospectives rather than new factual updates.