BARNES IS dead favourity children play
'Teletubbies' Tinky Winky Actor Simon Shelton Barnes Dies, Aged 52
His niece, actress Emily Atack, has paid tribute.
Ash Percival Entertainment Reporter Simon Shelton Barnes, the actor who played Tinky Winky in classic children’s show ‘Teletubbies’ , has died at the age of 52.
The father-of-three from Bedfordshire died on 17 January, according to the BBC
Simon played Tinky Winky in 'Teletubbies' Simon was also the brother-in-law of (Poldark) actor Robert Daws and the uncle of ‘The Inbetweeners’ actress Emily Atack. Emily posted a tribute to her uncle on Instagram, which read: My wonderful uncle Simon Barnes has been taken from us all so suddenly. The kindest and most talented man you could ever wish to meet. Loved by all who knew him, and will be forever.
source:Tv Guide
Comments