Doctor Who star dies at 92…
British actor Michael McStay, best recognized for his function in “Doctor Who,” has died.
He was 92.
A consultant for the actor shared the information of his death on Facebook Tuesday.
Michael McStay. Sharry Clark Artists/Facebook
“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 assertion learn.
“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 coronary heart failure.
He reportedly handed away in his sleep on Sunday after having lunch with his sons.
Early in his profession, McStay performed the function of Sergeant Perryman on the British detective collection “No Hiding Place.”
The show ran from 1959 to 1967.
Michael McStay in “Doctor Who.” BBC
McStay went on to seem 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 movies “Robbery” (1967) and “The Stick Up” (1977).
McStay notably performed Derek Moberley in two episodes of “Doctor Who” in 1976.
Johnny Briggs and Michael McStay in “No Hiding Place” in 1964. David Magnus/Shutterstock
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.
“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 mentioned. “It’s a great bunch of people to be a part of in a way.”
A photograph of Michael McStay from 1966. ANL/Shutterstock
Michael McStay at his marriage ceremony to Jennifer Clulow in 1967. Crispian Woodgate/ANL/Shutterstock
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.’”
“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.”
Jean Fergusson, Michael McStay and Sam Aston in “Coronation Street” in 2011. ITV/Shutterstock
Reflecting on his long profession in the leisure industry, McStay mentioned, “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 closing appearing look was as Alan Hoyle in the ITV cleaning soap collection “Coronation Street” in 2011.
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