April 15th 2023.
It is with sadness that we confirm the passing of actor Murray Melvin, who died aged 90. Throughout his incredible career, he made significant contributions to the world of art and culture, starring in Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood, as well as films and plays with Joan Littlewood, Ken Russell, and Stanley Kubrick.
Russell T Davies took to Instagram to pay tribute to the late performer, expressing his admiration for Murray's work, both on and off the stage. He wrote, ‘What a career! He created the great, gay Geoffrey in A Taste of Honey, on stage and on film. Tons of work with Joan Littlewood and Ken Russell. Amazing. Such a gent. He lived through a century that saw the understanding of his identity change so profoundly, and he did so with dignity, class and wit.’
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Melvin pictured with Dame Barbara Windsor and Sir Robin Andrew Wales, Mayor of Newham for a campaign for a Joan Littlewood sculpture in 2013
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) He first appeared in Torchwood in 2007
Tributes quickly poured in for the late TV star, with people praising his significant contributions to British culture and art. His last communication with Davies ended with the words, “Take care, we still cannot afford to take chances.”
We remember Murray Melvin not only for his amazing work, but also for his wisdom and kindness. We are sure he will be greatly missed by many.
It has been confirmed that actor Murray Melvin has passed away at the age of 90. Known for his work with Joan Littlewood, Ken Russell and Stanley Kubrick, Melvin's contribution to the entertainment industry was immense.
Russell T Davies paid tribute to the actor, praising his work on Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood, A Taste of Honey, and Joan Littlewood's productions. He noted that Melvin lived through a century where his identity changed significantly and did so with dignity, class and wit.
The Doctor Who writer also revealed his last communication with Melvin, which ended with a reminder to take care as "we still cannot afford to take chances."
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Tributes have been pouring in for the late actor, with many expressing their admiration for his work and kind soul.
Melvin first appeared in Torchwood in 2007 as the sinister Bilis Manger, and reprised the role up until 2017. He will be remembered fondly for his contributions to film and TV, and for the wisdom and wit he brought to his work.
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