Gareth Thomas, Blake's 7 actor, dies aged 71

[MowCowWhoHow III]

Source: BBC

Gareth Thomas, star of '70s BBC sci-fi series Blake's 7, has died aged 71.

As Roj Blake in the cult series, the Welsh actor led a group of rebels on their Liberator space ship against an evil federation that ruled the galaxy.

Thomas was also an accomplished stage actor who appeared in several Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) productions.

His later television appearances include playing Nathaniel Clegghorn in ITV's Heartbeat and David Baddiel's father in Sky's Baddiel's Syndrome.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-36041534

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[Paulie]

1. RIP Gareth

[Bernardo de La Paz]

2. It was very imaginative with lots of interpersonal dynamics. SciFi plus real drama. nt

[elljay]

3. Enjoyed that show

Sad news. I remember watching Blake's 7 in my local PBS station, back when they actually showed some SF.

[Starseer]

4. He will be missed.

A very talented actor, sadly underutilized. I found his casting by Maloney in B7 to be excellent. He projected that air of defiance and determination that his "Blake" role called for, even in subtle hand and eye movements.

See you on the other side, Gareth.

[T_i_B]

5. When I heard the news....

I thought they meant Gareth Thomas the Welsh rugby player!

[Bad Dog]

6. I enjoyed it.

It may not have had a big budget but it was very watchable.

RIP.