The actor and writer Nabil Shaban has died at the age of 72.
Nabil Shaban will be best remembered by Doctor Who fans for his portrayal of Sil, the character created by Philip Martin for the 1984 story Vengeance on Varos.
Shaban was born in Amman, Jordan and diagnosed with brittle bone disease, osteogenesis imperfecta, as a child, leading him to move to England for medical care.
After graduating from the University of Surrey, Shaban founded the Graeae Theatre Company, an organisation of disabled artists and theatre makers.
Nabil Shaban was a talented actor and writer.
Author's summary: Nabil Shaban, Doctor Who actor, dies at 72.