The actor and writer Nabil Shaban has died at the age of 72.
Nabil Shaban will be best remembered by Doctor Who fans for his portrayal of Sil, the character created by Philip Martin for the 1984 story Vengeance on Varos.
He returned in the following season in Mindwarp and later recreated the character in audio form for Big Finish.
Nabil Shaban was a talented actor and writer.
Nicola Bryant, who played Peri alongside Shaban, remembered him.
Author's summary: Nabil Shaban, Doctor Who actor, dies at 72.