According to multiple sources, Lis Sladen passed away earlier today from cancer. She was my first Doctor Who companion, and my first Doctor Who crush, and I think I'll go home tonight and watch "School Reunion." Sleep well, Ms. Sladen.
I am shocked. It does look like confirmation is coming in now from various sites. This is sad indeed.
This is very sad. More so that it comes as a complete surprise. I don't ever recall hearing even a hint of her being ill.
Is Lis Sladen gone? I see a lot of tweeting, but no original report - is this confirmed? A bloody shock if true.
It's just been reported on BBC news so you would think they would check it was definite. Very sad news - a massive shock as well.
It's not (yet) on the BBC website, IMDB or wikipedia. I do hope it turns out to be one of those nasty false rumours.
Other than this thread, and a six pager on the Galifrey boards I can't find anything. Just checked the BBC site and did a Google news search and still nothing yet.