Doctor Who star Stewart Bevan dies aged 73 as ex-partner Katy Manning brands him 'the most beautiful man' in a heartfelt tribute

  • The actor was best known for his 1973 role as Professor Clifford Jones in Doctor Who, starring alongside Jon Pertwee as the Third Doctor 
  • His passing was confirmed by co-star and ex-partner Katy Manning in a Twitter thread on Monday afternoon 
  • The pair were engaged during the filming of Stewart's Doctor Who episodes, however the couple separated a year after the show was recorded

By Millie Payne For Mailonline

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Stewart Bevan has died aged 73. 

The actor was best known for his 1973 role as Professor Clifford Jones in Doctor Who, starring alongside Jon Pertwee as the Third Doctor.

His passing was confirmed by co-star and ex-partner Katy Manning in a Twitter thread on Monday afternoon. 

RIP: Stewart Bevan has died aged 73 (pictured with ex-partner Katy Manning)

RIP: Stewart Bevan has died aged 73 (pictured with ex-partner Katy Manning)

Alongside several images of the pair, who dated between 1972 and 1974, the actress wrote: '#StewartBevan The most beautiful man poet actor screenwriter husband ❤️& father to @CoralBevan ❤️@Misswendybevan ❤️went on his awfully big adventure . 

'He was the love in my life for many years on & off screen & our wonderful friendship continued to the end ❤️'. 

In a second tweet, she continued: 'i was commissioned to write a short story for a collection am midway through it & my beloved stewart is a huge part of my story so must continue and dedicate it to him with all my love how blessed i am he has touched life &lit up my heart my since 1971 ❤️'. 

Bond: Stewart's passing was confirmed by co-star and ex-partner Katy in a Twitter thread on Monday afternoon

Bond: Stewart's passing was confirmed by co-star and ex-partner Katy in a Twitter thread on Monday afternoon

Roles: The actor portrayed Professor Clifford for all six episodes of Doctor Who's The Green Death back in 1973

Roles: The actor portrayed Professor Clifford for all six episodes of Doctor Who's The Green Death back in 1973

Memories: Stewart is survived by his two daughters, Coral and Wendy Bevan

Memories: Stewart is survived by his two daughters, Coral and Wendy Bevan

Tribute: Alongside several images of the pair, who dated between 1972 and 1974, Katy wrote: '#StewartBevan The most beautiful man poet actor screenwriter husband'.

Tribute: Alongside several images of the pair, who dated between 1972 and 1974, Katy wrote: '#StewartBevan The most beautiful man poet actor screenwriter husband'. 

The actor, whose credits also include playing Ray Oswell in Emmerdale, is survived by his two daughters, Coral and Wendy Bevan. 

Stewart portrayed Professor Clifford for all six episodes of Doctor Who's The Green Death back in 1973. 

Katy starred as companion Jo Grant in the sci-fi TV series from 1971 to 1973. Her departure in The Green Death is renowned to Doctor Who fans as being one of the most emotional scenes in the series.  

The episodes centred on the Third Doctor's last adventures with Jo, who fell in love with Clifford and married him. 

The pair were engaged during the filming of Stewart's Doctor Who episodes, however the couple separated a year after the show was recorded. 

Close: The pair were engaged during the filming of Stewart's Doctor Who episodes, however the couple separated a year after the show was recorded

Close: The pair were engaged during the filming of Stewart's Doctor Who episodes, however the couple separated a year after the show was recorded

Way back when: The actor's credits also include playing Ray Oswell in Emmerdale (pictured with Virginia Moore as Sarah Oswell in 1977)

Way back when: The actor's credits also include playing Ray Oswell in Emmerdale (pictured with Virginia Moore as Sarah Oswell in 1977)

Tributes poured in from Doctor Who fans, who described the late star as a 'wonderful gentleman'. 

One tweet read: 'Farewell #StewartBevan. Professor Cliff Jones will live on forever.' 

Another fan said his loss would be felt 'throughout the #DoctorWho community.' 

In full, he wrote: 'Truly saddened to hear the passing of #StewartBevan aka Professor Clifford Jones from #DoctorWho #TheGreenDeath. 

'I've had the pleasure of meeting him, and he was a true gent. His loss will be felt throughout the #DoctorWho community. RIP Stewart'.  

Honouring: Tributes poured in from Doctor Who fans, who described the late star as a 'wonderful gentleman'

Honouring: Tributes poured in from Doctor Who fans, who described the late star as a 'wonderful gentleman'

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