British actor Richard Franklin, who played Captain Yates in Doctor Who, has died

British actor Richard Franklin, who played Captain Mike Yates in the Doctor Who series, has died at the age of 88. The publication reported this Dail Mail citing actor friend Liam Rudden.

“Richard passed away peacefully in his sleep,” Mr. Radden said on social media.

Richard Franklin played Doctor Who from 1971 to 1974. He later became the author of books about the Doctor Who universe. Richard Franklin’s credits include roles in The Millicent Martin Show, Little Women, Pathfinders, The Gambler, and Heartbeat.