Doctor Who's Sarah Jane (Elisabeth Sladen) has Died

Sorry to bring such bad news to Doctor Who fans, but my partner just told me that Elisabeth Sladen (Sarah Jane) has passed away.

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Elisabeth Sladen has passed away at the age of 63.

The actress is best known for portraying Sarah Jane Smith in Doctor Who and The Sarah Jane Adventures. The cause of death is not yet clear.

Doctor Who Magazine tweeted: "With great sadness, DWM must report the loss of our beloved Sarah Jane, actress Elisabeth Sladen. The best of best friends. Too, too sad."

Doctor Who writer Paul Cornell said: "Very sorry to hear about Elisabeth Sladen, a great actor, special to everyone of my generation and a whole new one."

She was adored by DW fans and will be greatly missed.

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