[THE DOCTOR ALT 8]

Doctor Who star Mary Tamm, who played companion Romana alongside Tom Baker, has died aged 62.

The actress, who was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, fought a long battle with cancer and died in hospital in London.

Agent Barry Langford, who confirmed the news, said she had a "zest for life".

Tamm's stage and screen career also included films The Odessa File and The Likely Lads, as well as recurring roles in EastEnders and Brookside.
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[Steve Rogerson]

Sad news indeed.
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[AnnaGrant]

Seems that many of my female heroes from when Iwas young have died recently. Sad too about Angharad Rees at the weekend. Loved her in
Mary Tamm was always so elegant.

[AnnaGrant]

Loved her in Poldark.

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