General · 29 July 2026

Tom Chadbon, known for Casino Royale and Doctor Who, dies at 80

The veteran screen star died last weekend, a publishing company called Fantom Events confirmed on Instagram. He built a varied acting career over several decades, taking on roles in Game of Thrones and the 2006 James Bond film Casino Royale. Born in Luton, the RADA-trained talent made his stage debut in 1967 and later featured in familiar British programmes like Heartbeat, Casualty and Peep Show.

By BriefTea Editorial · 29 July 2026 at 11:27

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