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Privacy NoticeVeteran voice actor and star David Graham has passed away at the ripe age of 99. He was famed for bringing to life Grandpa Pig in the beloved children’s series Peppa Pig and voicing the dutiful Aloysius Parker in the classic 1960s show Thunderbirds, as well as featuring in its movie sequels. The talented actor also lent his distinctive sound to the menacing Daleks in Doctor Who during the 60s and 70s. David’s memorable character in Peppa Pig saw him play the husband to Granny Pig as well as being the father to Mummy Pig and Uncle to Aunt Dottie. Before he became the fearsome voice of Doctor Who’s ultimate foes on TV, David initially graced screens in acting roles, but it was ultimately his chilling vocal performance that won him fame. Reflecting on his Dalek role in a chat with the Mirror back in 2015, he revealed: “I created it with Peter Hawkins, another voice actor.” Together they added a staccato delivery, later enhanced by a synthesiser for an extra eerie effect, reports the Mirror.
David voiced the Daleks in the 1960s and 1970s
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For Thunderbirds, Graham was not only the voice behind the loyal Parker but also voiced pilot Gordon Tracy and the brilliant engineer, Brains, throughout the mid-60s. In a delightful turn of events, David returned to his role of Parker when Thunderbirds was revived as Thunderbirds Are Go! in 2015, proudly being the sole original cast member to come back. Overjoyed at the opportunity, he exclaimed: “I am triple chuffed to be on board the new series… and reprising my role of dear old Parker with such a distinguished cast.” Tributes and touching messages have been flooding the internet following the announcement of David Graham’s passing. On Twitter, Gerry Anderson Jr from Anderson Entertainment expressed his sorrow: “We’re incredibly sad to confirm the passing of the legendary David Graham. The voice Parker, Gordon Tracy, Brains and so many more. David was always a wonderful friend to us here at Anderson Entertainment. We will miss you dearly, David. Our thoughts are with David’s friends and family.”
David was also famously the voice of Parker in Thunderbirds
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Loyal fans took to social media to remember his iconic voice, with heartfelt comments such as: “Sad to see such a legendary voice go. He brought so much joy to kids and families everywhere. Rest in peace, David.” Others shared their personal tributes: “Ahhh he was a legend! RIP bro,” and another fan added, “Sad to hear about the passing of David Graham, the iconic voice behind Parker in *Thunderbirds* and Grandpa Pig in *Peppa Pig*. His talent brought joy to generations of viewers, and his legacy will live on through his beloved characters. Rest in peace, legend.”Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterCommentMore OnDoctor Who
