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Jason King actor Peter Wyngarde dies, aged 90

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From Digital Spy

Peter Wyngarde, the actor best known for playing novelist-turned-detective Jason King, has died at the age of 90.

He appeared as the character in Department S, as well as its spin-off Jason King. The actor also chalked up roles in Flash Gordon in 1980 and Alexander the Great in 1956.

He passed away "peacefully in his sleep" on Monday, January 15 at Chelsea and Westminster hospital in London.

The news was confirmed by Wyngarde's agent, Thomas Bowington, who told PA: "He was one of the most unique, original and creative actors that I have ever seen. As a man, there were few things in life he didn't know.

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Photo credit: Getty Images

"As a person he was the most exceptional person I met in my life and a great mentor and teacher."

The actor also had a role in Doctor Who's 'Planet of Fire' for the BBC back in 1984.

Sherlock and Doctor Who writer Mark Gatiss took to Twitter with many others to share his tribute to the late actor.


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