Anecdotes

He died from a chest infection while undergoing hospital tests and treatment for an undiagnosed blood disorder, on the morning of June 8, 2005, in London, England, UK.

He died only five days after his Alerte dans l'espace (1970) co-star, Michael Billington.

Attended FANDERSON 81, 82, 84, 90, 91, UFORIA (88), UFORIA II (89), SPACE CITY (93), ACTION 93, Phil and Eds Excellent Con (94), DANGER ZONE (95) conventions.

Played Raymond Chandler sleuth, Philip Marlowe in several BBC radio productions.

Worked as an actor in England a great deal.

Had four children with his second wife, Hilary: son, Daniel (born May 16, 1967; died January 18; 1988); and daughters, Georgina, Jessica, and Serina. Daniel was killed in a car accident in Cumbria, England, UK.

Appeared in two films with William Sylvester: both had uncredited roles in On ne vit que deux fois (1967) and later key roles in 2001 : L'Odyssée de l'espace (1968).