Elisabeth Sladen, bsest know for playing Sarah Jane Smith Doctor Who has died.

[TheMightyFavog]

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/21/20110419/ten-doctor-who-actress-sladen-dies-5f8abb3.html

She joined the programme in 1973 and became one of the most popular companions in her role as Sarah Jane Smith. In 2007 she was given her own spin-off series, the Sarah Jane Adventures, which introduced her to a new generation of fans.

Tributes have been pouring in for the Liverpool-born actress, known to her friends and family as Lis.

Russell T Davies, creator of The Sarah Jane Adventures, which won this year's RTS Award for best children's drama, said all those involved in the series had been left "reeling" at news of her death.

He said: "I absolutely loved Lis. She was funny and cheeky and clever and just simply wonderful.

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1. I am so sad to hear this - she was my favorite companion

The last time I saw here on Dr. Who, I thought she looked very tired and wondered about her health. It's distressing to find that there was a problem.

[mcollins]

2. Ah, man!

That is too bad. I loved her. Can't wait for the new season to start, but this is just sad.

[ceile]

3. No!

That's so sad...I loved Sarah Jane.