A TOUCH of Frost and The Crown actor David Killick has sadly died aged 87.
The star passed away on Friday, July 4, following a short illness.
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In a statement, his agent from Stanton Davidson Associates confirmed: “It is with great sadness that we must announce the passing of our much loved friend and client David Killick, who died peacefully on Friday 4th July at St John’s Hospice, North London after a short illness.
“David was an actor for over 60 years, loved the business and his fellow actors, and was loved and respected in his turn by all who were lucky enough to work with him.
“He will be sorely missed.”
David featured in season five of The Crown, and appeared as a Mess President.
He also portrayed the reoccurring role as a pathologist in A Touch of Frost, alongside star David Jason.
The actor was born in 1938 in Edmonton, Middlesex, England.
He enjoyed a stellar career both on screen and stage, with a long list of credits behind him.
These include, Pressure: D-Day Event, Shakespeare and Hathaway, Without Motive, Midsomer Murders, Shelley, Rough Justice, The Bill, True Tilda, The Famous Five, Moving Story, A Touch of Frost, Not Even God Is Wise Enough, Lovejoy, The History Boys, Mojo, The Grotesque and Bye Bye Baby.
Meanwhile his radio and voice acting saw him credited on The Judgement of Sherlock Holmes, Doctor Who: The Lost Stories, Pearson ELT- Our Discovery Island and Poptropica -On the Farm, Blithe Spirit, and Macbeth and Measure for Measure.
David also acted in John Loesser’s musical, Guys and Dolls, which was performed and produced by the Royal Lyceum Theatre Company.
His most recent stage appearance impressed fans who went to watch him in Witness For The Prosecution last year.
On his agent profile, David’s work was summarised in a light-hearted message which read: “Really did enjoy the hard work of weekly Rep! Yes, and that was after helping Caryl Jenner set up the first permanent children’s theatre company ‘The Unicorn’ at the Arts Theatre, Leicester Square.
“Other highlights – Newcastle, Hadrian V11 and my one and only Dame in Panto, Edinburgh, George in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Leeds, Basilio in Life’s a Dream (Matthew Warchus) and masses more.
“Long-time member of the RSC and occasional happy trips to the NT.
“A somewhat harassed Pathologist in A Touch of Frost, a Don in The History Boy’s (just)! and a host of other appearances in front of the camera down the years.
“Many audio recordings, I really do like working…. We say – This delightful, talented and vastly experienced actor, whose extensive CV speaks for itself, is a highly prized addition to our stable.
“He loves the work – please keep him at it!”
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