In the very short time of me being introduced to Doctor Who, I honestly think that The Brigadier was the best companion The Doctor ever had, and Nicholas Courtney played the role so wonderfully his departure from this world will make the TARDIS seem just a little bit more empty. A Five Rounds Rapid salute in honor of this great man who has provided so many hours of entertainment and may he rest in peace. Wonderful chap. All of him. 1929-2011.
As the Brigadier, Nicholas Courtney fought and helped defeat so many monsters, but sadly in the end there was one monster he could not defeat and i curse it's name for taking him. At ease soldier, rest now while the universe sings you to your sleep. R.I.P. Nicholas Courtney (1929-2011)
In remembrance of the recent deaths of some of our most favorite Doctor Who actors, professionals to the last... R.I.P Brigadier Lethbridge Stewart (actor Nicolas Courtney - deceased early 2011 age 81) Sarah Jane Smith (actress Elizabeth Sladen - deceased mid 2011 age 63) The 4th Doctor (actor Tom Baker - deceased mid 2013 age 79) We miss each of you dearly and remember you on TV like it was yesterday (for me, it was) Long live Dr. Who, we'll enjoy your presence for many millennia yet to come...
This was a really nice tribute, you should be proud of yourself. I found out about his passing when I was browsing a fanfiction sight, and I noticed several fics along the lines of "The Doctor says goodbye to the brigadier". It came as a real shock to me
One of the perils of someone creating such an enduring well-loved character, is that you somehow think the actor himself is going to be around forever. Thanks for all those golden moments, "Greyhound Leader". You were the heart of that show.
I cried so much when I found out he passed away. I loved the Brigadier, and I felt like I lost a friend. He was a class act, and I thought he was very handsome, too.
I had no idea he was on the Sarah Jane show. I remember they made reference to him in the Sontoran episode of Doctor Who. Had no idea he was in a Hartnell epiisode!
how utterly tragic. A mainstay of the series; with every new doctor the eventual meeting of the usually retired Brig was always a high point.. Last one I believe was Mr. McCoy.
RIP Nicholas Courtney. You'll always be my favourite Who character.
In the very short time of me being introduced to Doctor Who, I honestly think that The Brigadier was the best companion The Doctor ever had, and Nicholas Courtney played the role so wonderfully his departure from this world will make the TARDIS seem just a little bit more empty. A Five Rounds Rapid salute in honor of this great man who has provided so many hours of entertainment and may he rest in peace.
Wonderful chap. All of him. 1929-2011.
It was my great pleasure to know him, and now its my sad duty to miss him and celebrate his life. An actor and a gentleman, and much missed. :(
His wonderful and sparkling personality, his kindness and wit, and his unmitigated wry brilliance, leaves a permanent void that can never be filled.
As the Brigadier, Nicholas Courtney fought and helped defeat so many monsters, but sadly in the end there was one monster he could not defeat and i curse it's name for taking him.
At ease soldier, rest now while the universe sings you to your sleep.
R.I.P. Nicholas Courtney (1929-2011)
Having watched Doctor Who for over 29 years, I feel like I just lost an old friend. R.I.P Nicholas Courtney. You will be dearly missed.
they're no words to discribe how much the death of Nicholas Courtney has saddened me. Without him I don't think doctor who would have lasted
Some things were better about Dr. Who back then, and he was one of the people that made that possible. RIP and thank you.
In remembrance of the recent deaths of some of our most favorite Doctor Who actors, professionals to the last...
R.I.P Brigadier Lethbridge Stewart (actor Nicolas Courtney - deceased early 2011 age 81)
Sarah Jane Smith (actress Elizabeth Sladen - deceased mid 2011 age 63)
The 4th Doctor (actor Tom Baker - deceased mid 2013 age 79)
We miss each of you dearly and remember you on TV like it was yesterday (for me, it was)
Long live Dr. Who, we'll enjoy your presence for many millennia yet to come...
Tom Bakers still alive mate.....
R.I.P Nicholas Courtney 1929-2011, now you can join Will, Patrick and Jon in heaven :')
Goodbye, Brigadier. RIP.
This was a really nice tribute, you should be proud of yourself.
I found out about his passing when I was browsing a fanfiction sight, and I noticed several fics along the lines of "The Doctor says goodbye to the brigadier". It came as a real shock to me
"Once I would like to meet an alien that wasn't immune to bullets". Best line ever😀
One of the perils of someone creating such an enduring well-loved character, is that you somehow think the actor himself is going to be around forever.
Thanks for all those golden moments, "Greyhound Leader". You were the heart of that show.
Farewell Nicholas. Brigadier, you are finally off-duty. Goodbye you wonderful chap... :(
I cried so much when I found out he passed away. I loved the Brigadier, and I felt like I lost a friend. He was a class act, and I thought he was very handsome, too.
RIP Nick.
Thanks for the obit Ed - much appreciated.
I had no idea he was on the Sarah Jane show. I remember they made reference to him in the Sontoran episode of Doctor Who. Had no idea he was in a Hartnell epiisode!
Thanks for doing this Ed - James Griffin.
Thanks for the tribute.
Lovely obituary Mr Stradling, well done!
Nice work Ed was always hoping for an appearance in new who but not to be. Keep up the good work mate
@MorganScorpion Totally agree. Glad to know Im not alone.
Did he pass away?? Oh, no... ;-(( .... Nicholas Courtney will be remembered for a LONG, long time!!
I hope the BBC or someone still has the tapes of the unshown comedy with Frankie Howard and shows it on TV one day.
how utterly tragic. A mainstay of the series; with every new doctor the eventual meeting of the usually retired Brig was always a high point.. Last one I believe was Mr. McCoy.
Greyhound to Trap One!!
R.I.P. Sir!!
Very sad, I wonder if they'll reference it in SJA or DW
The Dalek Master Plan.