Doctor Who Dalek designer Ray Cusick dies after illness
Source: BBC
The designer of the Daleks from the BBC's Doctor Who has died aged 84 after a short illness, his daughter has said.
Former BBC designer Ray Cusick died of heart failure in his sleep on Thursday, Claire Heawood added.
The Daleks became the iconic villains in cult science fiction series Doctor Who, which is due to mark its 50th anniversary with events this year. Mr Cusick, from Horsham, West Sussex, leaves two daughters and seven grandchildren, his family said.
The official Doctor Who Magazine tweeted: "It's with great sadness that we report the death of Ray Cusick - the designer of the Daleks. Half a century on, his iconic design lives on."
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classof56
(5,376 posts)Ah, the memories! Well done, Mr. Cusick. Rest in peace.
Danmel
(4,921 posts)we were just talking about Daleks this afternoon. So weird. RIP.
JAbuchan08
(3,046 posts)I will arrange my salt and pepper shakers in tribute.
daleo
(21,317 posts)patrice
(47,992 posts)exboyfil
(17,865 posts)on Netflix over the last two days. Kind of a coincidence.
Thanks for the memories Mr. Cusick and best wishes to his loved ones in their time of grief.
shenmue
(38,506 posts)Rest in peace.
Smilo
(1,944 posts)after watching them on a Saturday
Condolences to family, friends and Whovians everywhere.
RIP Ray
Archae
(46,344 posts)randome
(34,845 posts)freshwest
(53,661 posts)Third Doctor
(1,574 posts)There is mourning in the Dr. Who fandom today.
Ron Obvious
(6,261 posts)The scariest villains in early SF who nevertheless were incapable of pursuing anyone going up stairs.
Archae
(46,344 posts)TexasTowelie
(112,385 posts)tibbiit
(1,601 posts)The remnants of the Cult of Skaro!
tib