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Veteran Actor David Killick Dies at 87 After Brief Illness

His agent honored his sixty-year career across stage, screen, audio, highlighting the esteem he earned from colleagues

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David Killick Dies At 87: The Crown Actor Passed Away On July 4, Confirms Agent
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Overview

  • He died peacefully on July 4 at St John’s Hospice in North London after a brief illness
  • His agency described him as a “much-loved friend and client” whose dedication won respect from fellow performers
  • Killick’s notable screen roles included the Mess President in season five of The Crown and a pathologist alongside David Jason in A Touch of Frost
  • He was a long-time member of the Royal Shakespeare Company and appeared at the National Theatre in plays such as The Crucible and The Importance of Being Earnest
  • He helped establish London’s first permanent children’s theatre company and lent his voice to audio dramas including Doctor Who: The Lost Stories