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 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 ...

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 ...

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

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, best known as the star of cult BBC sci-fi show Blake's 7, has died at the age of 71 from heart failure. Official fan website Blake's 7 Online first reported the news ...

But Thomas's most famous role was as political dissident Roj Blake, the leader of a group of rebels fighting against the totalitarian Terran Federation, in Terry Nation's sci-fi drama Blake's 7 ...

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 ...

Gareth Thomas, best known as star of 70s sci-fi shows Blake's 7 and Star Maidens has died at the age of 71. The Welsh actor suffered heart failure on Wednesday. He is survived by his wife Linda.

Gareth Thomas has passed away aged 71. The Blake’s 7 actor rose to fame while playing Roj Blake on the BBC sci-fi series in 1978. The sad news of Gareth’s death was originally announced by a ...

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 ...

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