Overview
- Multiple outlets report he died on Sunday, 11 January 2026, with most citing a three‑year battle with throat cancer.
- He was best known for playing Rupert Campbell-Black in ITV’s 1993 Riders, with notable credits in Doctor Who, Rambo III and Army of Darkness.
- Doctor Who’s Russell T Davies noted the news in a social media comment, and actor Toby Hadoke posted a detailed tribute.
- He is survived by his children Maxi and Aaliya, as earlier reports noted his wife Dr Homaa Khan-Gilbert died in 2020 and his Parkinson’s diagnosis was disclosed that year.
- Recent coverage references his later relationship with former co-star Lysette Anthony, while one outlet diverged by listing his age as 69.