[Gareth Thomas in ITV's 1977 series Children of the Stones] Along with Doctor Who, Blake's 7 defined a golden age of science fiction at the BBC with its struggle between the evil Terran Federation ...

Welsh actor Gareth Thomas, who played the title role in 70s BBC sci-fi series Blake's 7, dies at the age of 71.

Blake's 7 star Gareth Thomas has passed away at the age of 71. The actor, best known for playing Roj Blake in the 1970s cult sci-fi series, died of heart failure yesterday.

Gareth Thomas was an accomplished Welsh actor, of good enough range and delivery to join the Royal Shakespeare company. He will be best known for his role of Roj Blake in the cult BBC television ...

Welsh actor Gareth Thomas, who starred in the cult sci-fi television show Blake's 7, has died at the age of 71. The tribute called Thomas "a fine actor, a real gentleman and always generous to his ...

Science-fiction fans are mourning the loss of actor Gareth Thomas, who famously played the rebel Roj Blake in classic BBC series Blake's 7. The space opera was devised by writer Terry Nation ...

Gareth Thomas, star of sci-fi series ‘Blake 7’, has died at the age of 71. The Welsh actor, best known for his role as Roj Blake in the 1970s BBC series, died on Wednesday (13 April) from ...

Welsh actor Gareth Thomas, who played the title role in 70s BBC sci-fi series Blake's 7, dies at the age of 71.

Blake's 7 star Gareth Thomas has passed away at the age of 71. The actor, best known for playing Roj Blake in the 1970s cult sci-fi series, died of heart failure yesterday.

Gareth Thomas (centre) played Roj Blake for 28 episodes of Blake’s 7 until the character was killed off (Picture: Sky TV) Actor Gareth Thomas, best known for his role as Roj Blake in cult sci-fi ...

Official fan website Blake's 7 Online first reported the news, writing: "It is with deep sadness that we have to announce that Gareth Thomas passed away this morning, 13th April 2016, from heart ...

The announcement was made via the official Blake's 7 website in a statement that read: "It is with deep sadness that we have to announce that Gareth Thomas passed away this morning, 13th April ...