Prentis Hancock, the Scottish actor who became a fan favorite for turns in genre shows like Doctor Who and Space:1999, has passed away.

His family shared on his official Facebook page that he died on May 30th. The cause of death was not disclosed. He was 83.

“The Hancock family wish to announce the passing of Prentis, who died peacefully in hospital surrounded by his sister, niece, and daughter on Friday, 30th May,” his family wrote. “The family requests privacy at this time.”

Hancock is most renowned among sci-fi enthusiasts worldwide for his numerous appearances in the iconic British series Doctor Who, where he starred from 1970 to 1978, per IMDb.

Some of the series’ most memorable episodes feature Hancock, such as “Planet of the Daleks” and “Spearhead from Space” with Jon Pertwee’s

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