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Known actor for appearances in Doctor Who, Game of Thrones, and the James Bond film Casino Royale, has died at the age of 80. His death was reported in July 2026.<\/p>\n

Chadbon became particularly memorable to Doctor Who fans for playing Duggan in the classic 1979 episode City of Death. He later returned to the franchise in another role.His career lasted for more than five decades, making him a familiar face to generations of British television viewers. Tom Chadbon, is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren.READ BELOW<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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