David Killick, star of Touch of Frost and The Crown, dies at 87 after brief illness

Touch of Frost and The Crown star David Killick has died aged 87 after a short illness.

The beloved actor is best known for his recurring role as a pathologist in Touch Of Frost. His agent from Stanton Davidson Associates confirmed the star passed away on Friday 4 July.

The statement read: ‘It is with great sadness that we must announce the passing of our much loved friend and client David Killick, who died peacefully on Friday 4th July at St John’s Hospice, North London after a short illness…

‘David was an actor for over 60 years, loved the business and his fellow actors, and was loved and respected in his turn by all who were lucky enough to work with him. He will be sorely missed.’

He starred in 90s drama A Touch of Frost opposite David Jason and featured in season five of Netflix’s The Crown as Mess President.

Touch of Frost and The Crown star has died aged 87 after a short illness

The beloved actor is best known for his recurring role as a pathologist in Touch Of Frost

The actor enjoyed a stage and screen career with roles in The History Boys, Midsomer Murders and Without Motive and Bye, Bye Baby among his credits.

In his esteemed theatre career, David was part of the cast for The Importance Of Being Earnest and Pressure which was attended by the then Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.

He appeared on The Judgement of Sherlock Holmes, Doctor Who: The Lost Stories.

Killick was born in 1938 in Edmonton, Middlesex.