RIP Edward Hardwicke

[stilettov]

Just got the word from a tweet Mark Gatiss posted. There's a short announcement in The Stage:

"Edward Hardwicke, who played Dr Watson in the Granada television adaptation of Sherlock Holmes, starring Jeremy Brett, has died at the age of 78.

The son of the distinguished actor, Sir Cedric Hardwicke, he began his career playing three-weekly rep at the

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[love_bug_54]

I saw this earlier and I'm just verklempt. I feel badly for his family and they are in my thoughts at this sad time.

[christinah3000]

I'm heartbroken - i have so many of his letters and he meant so much to me. I will miss his kindness - he was so wonderful.

[willowtreedance]

This is such upsetting news. It will seem so strange watching Sherlock Holmes knowing he's not around any more. :-(

[captivebird]

Sad news.

[happy_lizard]

Knowing how kind he was to JB, I have this image of JB welcoming EH into the afterlife with open arms and a smile.