Family say actor died in his sleep on Christmas morning after a long-term illness.
The London-born actor was well-known for playing businessman Denis Rigg in Emmerdale from 1988-89 when it was still called Emmerdale Farm.
Richard Franklin, a veteran actor best known for his roles on 'Doctor Who' and 'Emmerdale,' died on early Christmas morning at the age of 87.
Richard Franklin, a British actor known for his role as Captain Mike Yates of Doctor Who died at 87 on Monday after a long-term illness.
The actor Richard Franklin has died at the age of 87 on Christmas Day, a spokesperson for his family confirmed.
The actor 'died in his sleep after fighting long-term illness'
The actor 'died in his sleep after fighting long-term illness'
Mr Franklin, who played Captain Mike Yates in the long-running BBC One sci-fi series, now starring Ncuti Gatwa, "passed away peacefully in his sleep", on ...