British actor David Killick, best known for his roles in The Crown and A Touch of Frost, has died at the age of 87. His agent confirmed that Killick passed away peacefully on Friday, July 4, at St John’s Hospice in North London, following a brief illness.
In an official statement, his representatives at Stanton Davidson Associates said, “It is with great sadness that we must announce the passing of our much-loved friend and client David Killick, who died peacefully on Friday 4th July at St John’s Hospice, North London after a short illness. 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. He will be sorely missed.”
Killick’s career included roles on stage, screen, and radio. He made his film debut in Richard Attenborough’s A Bridge Too Far (1977), and went on to appear in series like The Crown, A Touch of Frost, and numerous BBC radio dramas including Doctor Who: The Lost Stories, The Judgement of Sherlock Holmes, and Macbeth.
David’s profile on the website of his agent, Stanton Davidson Associates, branded him a “delightful, talented, and vastly experienced actor” who “loves” his work. It read: “We say – This delightful, talented and vastly experienced actor, whose extensive CV speaks for itself, is a highly prized addition to our stable. He loves the work – please keep him at it!”
Reflecting on his own legacy, Killick had written, “Really did enjoy the hard work of weekly Rep! Yes, and that was after helping Caryl Jenner set up the first permanent children’s theatre company The Unicorn at the Arts Theatre, Leicester Square. Other highlights – Newcastle, Hadrian V11 and my one and only Dame in Panto, Edinburgh, George in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Leeds, Basilio in Life’s a Dream (Matthew Warchus) and masses more.”
“Long-time member of the RSC and occasional happy trips to the NT. A somewhat harassed Pathologist in A Touch of Frost, a Don in The History Boy’s (just)! and a host of other appearances in front of the camera down the years. Many audio recordings, I really do like working….,” he had concluded.
