All too soon after Nicholas Courtney, one of fandom's favorite Who actresses has passed on. Yesterday Elisabeth Sladen, known to Whovians of all flavors as Sarah Jane Smith, died of cancer. Due to circumstances beyond my control, I was without Internet most of the day yesterday, so I know I'm a little late to join in, but I wanted to add my voice to the chorus of those expressing their regret for her death at such a relatively young age (63). Everything I've ever heard of her indicates she was a lovely person, and I'm so sad that we will not have her bright light with us any more.
RIP, Lis. You will be missed.
Elisabeth Sladen
01 Feb 1948 – 19 Apr 2011