Elisabeth Sladen ("Sarah Jane Smith") has passed away
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YoshiKart64
Well Known GateFan
Wait what? Isn't her show still on the air?!?
Seems like everyone was extremely surprised by this sad news.
Seems like everyone was extremely surprised by this sad news.
shavedape
Well Known GateFan
That's so sad!
I was wondering if they were going to do anymore "Adventures of Sarah Jane" and now you've posted this horrible news.
I know it was more of a kids show but I liked it as simple entertainment.
I'm glad that she got to appear in the new "Dr Who" though. That was a really good story there.
I was wondering if they were going to do anymore "Adventures of Sarah Jane" and now you've posted this horrible news.
I know it was more of a kids show but I liked it as simple entertainment. I'm glad that she got to appear in the new "Dr Who" though. That was a really good story there.
heisenberg
Earl Grey
Terrible news!
EvilSpaceAlien
Sinister Swede
I didn't even know that she had cancer. Not something you want to read first hing you wake up in the morning.
RIP
Not something you want to read first hing you wake up in the morning.RIP
heisenberg
Earl Grey
Terran77
Captain Tightpants
This is extremely sad news. Elisabeth Sladen and Jon Pertwee were my first companion and Doctor, how I was introduced to Dr. Who. I also loved her in the Sarah Jane Adventures, even though I'm a little old for it now (wait... what am I saying?!). Never knew that she was battling cancer, that's really awful. Such an amazing person, both off screen and on screen, she will definitely be missed.
There are still a couple of unaired episodes of Sarah Jane Adventures left. Not sure if they'll continue the series without her.
There are still a couple of unaired episodes of Sarah Jane Adventures left. Not sure if they'll continue the series without her.
It is really interesting to see the huge number of fans who were hit really hard by Lis passing. It shows her quality as an actress AND her off screen classiness - she has always been upbeat, kind and a bit gentle in her dealing with fans (on TV, at conventions and the like). As a result, the fandom really bonded with her and adopted her as "our" companion. It's a rarity and reflects well on her.
shavedape
Well Known GateFan
I think so too. She was perfect as Sarah Jane. I can't imagine anyone else in the role. I bet they will do a small tribute to her on DW, if not, they really should.
shavedape
Well Known GateFan
This is extremely sad news. Elisabeth Sladen and Jon Pertwee were my first companion and Doctor, how I was introduced to Dr. Who. I also loved her in the Sarah Jane Adventures, even though I'm a little old for it now (wait... what am I saying?!). Never knew that she was battling cancer, that's really awful. Such an amazing person, both off screen and on screen, she will definitely be missed.
There are still a couple of unaired episodes of Sarah Jane Adventures left. Not sure if they'll continue the series without her.
I don't think they possibly could continue it without her. She certainly can't be replaced in the role. That simply wouldn't work and her fans wouldn't stand for it.
EvilSpaceAlien
Sinister Swede
Indeed they should. She was such an influental part of the Whoniverse that it would be ridiculous not to have a tribute.
Agreed. Besides, I'm having a hard time believing that the creators or the Beeb would even try to recast the role. They know enough of fandom to know that there would be a huge backlash if they even tried it.
EvilSpaceAlien
Sinister Swede
Just thought I'd post this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhMOY_opag4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhMOY_opag4