David Graham dead: Peppa Pig and Thunderbirds voice actor dies aged 99

The dependable histrion down roles specified arsenic Grandpa Pig and the evil Daleks connected Doctor Who, David Graham, has died aged 99

Voice histrion David Graham has died astatine the property of 99.

The prima was champion known for his dependable arsenic Grandpa Pig connected kid's animation Peppa Pig. He was besides the dependable of Aloysius Parker, the butler and chauffeur successful iconic 1960s TV bid Thunderbirds, portion helium besides appeared successful its movie sequels.

Also successful the 60s and 70s helium was utilized arsenic the dependable down the evil Daleks successful Doctor Who.

For his relation connected the fashionable children's amusement astir a household of pigs, David took connected the relation of Grandpa. His quality was joined to Granny Pig and was begetter to Mummy Pig and Aunt Dottie.

Before portraying the Daleks voice, David acted on-screen. However, helium was champion known for his scary voiceover. Speaking to Mirror successful 2015, helium said: "“I created it with Peter Hawkins, different dependable actor.

"We adopted this staccato benignant past they fed it done a synthesiser to marque it much sinister."

Following the announcement of his death, tributes and messages of condolence poured successful online. One idiosyncratic connected Twitter/X wrote: "Sad to spot specified a legendary dependable go. He brought truthful overmuch joyousness to kids and families everywhere. Rest successful peace, David."

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