David Graham, an actor known for his role as Grandpa Pig on the beloved children's TV series Peppa Pig, has passed away. He was 99 years old. Graham’s death was confirmed by the X account for Gerry Anderson,

David Graham, the actor who provided the voice for characters in TV series including Peppa Pig, Thunderbirds and Doctor Who, has died aged 99. As the voice behind the evil Daleks in Doctor Who, Graham terrified successive generations of children between the 1960s and late 70s.

The man behind one of the world’s most familiar voices has died aged 99. In a long career, British actor David Graham provided the voices for characters in TV series including Peppa Pig, Thunderbirds and Doctor Who. For today’s generation of children, his voice will be instantly familiar as that of Grandpa Pig, in the Peppa Pig series.