‘Doctor Who' star Michael McStay dead at 92
British actor Michael McStay, best known for his role in 'Doctor Who,' has died. He was 92.
A representative for the actor shared the news of his death on Facebook Tuesday.
'It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Michael McStay, an actor of the highest standing, talented writer and family man,' the statement read.
6 Michael McStay.
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'Survived by his wife the actress Jenny Clulow and their two sons. It was privilege to have known Mike. RIP,' the rep added.
According to the Daily Mail, McStay died of heart failure. He reportedly passed away in his sleep on Sunday after having lunch with his sons.
6 Michael McStay in 'Doctor Who.'
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Early in his career, McStay played the role of Sergeant Perryman on the British detective series 'No Hiding Place.' The show ran from 1959 to 1967.
McStay went on to appear in episodes of 'The Avengers,' 'Paul Temple,' 'Jason King,' 'The Passenger,' 'The Lotus Eaters,' 'The Black Arrow,' 'Park Ranger,' 'The Fourth Floor,' 'EastEnders' and 'Ted and Alice.'
He also starred in the films 'Robbery' (1967) and 'The Stick Up' (1977).
6 Johnny Briggs and Michael McStay in 'No Hiding Place' in 1964.
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McStay notably played Derek Moberley in two episodes of 'Doctor Who' in 1976. He was on the season that starred Tom Baker as the Fourth Doctor.
During a May 2024 interview on the 'Doctor Who: Toby Hadoke's Time Travels' podcast, McStay spoke about being embraced by the long-running sci-fi show's fanbase.
6 A photo of Michael McStay from 1966.
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6 Michael McStay at his wedding to Jennifer Clulow in 1967.
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'The sort of fans that you get on a show like 'Doctor Who' are your friends. They want to like you, they want to like the show. It's a great feeling,' he said. 'It's a great bunch of people to be a part of in a way.'
McStay also recalled that he 'complained' when his character was killed off after only two episodes.
'Had I know nearly 50 years later they're still getting repeat fees and things like this, I thought, 'God, I only did one. If I had done the whole six, I could have retired forever.''
6 Jean Fergusson, Michael McStay and Sam Aston in 'Coronation Street' in 2011.
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'But yes,' he added, ''Doctor Who' has a fanbase which I enjoy being apart of. They're a wonderful bunch of people who only wish you well. The fans don't only wish you well.'
Reflecting on his long career in the entertainment industry, McStay said, 'You have to want to do it. I've always wanted to do it. And I had some good friends along the way that helped me.'
McStay's final acting appearance was as Alan Hoyle in the ITV soap series 'Coronation Street' in 2011.
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