Doctor Who Dalek designer Ray Cusick dies after illness

[Bosonic]

Source: BBC

The designer of the Daleks from the BBC's Doctor Who has died aged 84 after a short illness, his daughter has said.

Former BBC designer Ray Cusick died of heart failure in his sleep on Thursday, Claire Heawood added.

The Daleks became the iconic villains in cult science fiction series Doctor Who, which is due to mark its 50th anniversary with events this year. Mr Cusick, from Horsham, West Sussex, leaves two daughters and seven grandchildren, his family said.

The official Doctor Who Magazine tweeted: "It's with great sadness that we report the death of Ray Cusick - the designer of the Daleks. Half a century on, his iconic design lives on."

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-21563344

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[classof56]

1. Exterminate! Exterminate!

Ah, the memories! Well done, Mr. Cusick. Rest in peace.

[Danmel]

2. As God is my witness

we were just talking about Daleks this afternoon. So weird. RIP.

[JAbuchan08]

3. Duly noted

I will arrange my salt and pepper shakers in tribute.

[daleo]

17. Aye, the wee salt shakers.

[patrice]

4. Rest in peace, Ray Cusick, and thank you! nt

[exboyfil]

5. Just watched Season 5 of new series

on Netflix over the last two days. Kind of a coincidence.

Thanks for the memories Mr. Cusick and best wishes to his loved ones in their time of grief.

[shenmue]

6. Mercy is... well, pretty good actually.

Rest in peace.

[Smilo]

7. Daleks - I had many a nightmare

after watching them on a Saturday

Condolences to family, friends and Whovians everywhere.

RIP Ray

[Archae]

10. It was their voices that scared me.

[randome]

8. Plot twist! Ray Cusick was secretly Davros! It all makes sense now!

[freshwest]

9. RIP Ray Cusick and the Daleks. Maybe. (Dial-up Warning)

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[Third Doctor]

11. Rip Cusack

There is mourning in the Dr. Who fandom today.

[Ron Obvious]

12. The scariest villains...

The scariest villains in early SF who nevertheless were incapable of pursuing anyone going up stairs.

[Archae]

16. They got around that by levitating.

[TexasTowelie]

13. Here are some other memes:

[tibbiit]

14. The Excomunicate Daleks must be

The remnants of the Cult of Skaro!
tib

[Archae]

15. Hee hee!

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