Tue Jul 08 01:50:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**
**Veteran British Actor David Killick Dies at 87**
London, UK – David Killick, a respected British actor known for his roles in television, film, and stage, has passed away at the age of 87. He died peacefully on July 4th at St John’s Hospice in North London after a short illness, his agent confirmed.
Killick enjoyed a career spanning over six decades, with notable appearances including Mess President in season five of Netflix’s “The Crown” and a memorable turn as a pathologist in the popular crime drama “A Touch of Frost.”
“It is with great sadness that we must announce the passing of our much loved friend and client David Killick,” his agent said in a statement. “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.”
Killick’s career began with a role as a soldier in the 1977 film “A Bridge Too Far.” He also had a distinguished stage presence, performing in productions of “The Importance of Being Earnest” and “The Crucible.” Additionally, he lent his voice to several audio dramas, including “Doctor Who: The Lost Stories,” “The Judgement of Sherlock Holmes,” “Macbeth,” and “Poptropica – On the Farm.”
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