Actress. Best known for her role as Liz Shaw in the BBC science fiction television series Doctor Who, as well as several other television roles. In 1970, John was cast in Doctor Who as scientific adviser Liz Shaw, opposite Jon Pertwee's Third Doctor, and she was his onscreen companion during his first season. John was married to actor Geoffrey Beevers, and the couple had three children: a daughter and two sons. After taking time off to raise her family, John returned to acting, including some Doctor Who audio dramas. She died on 5 June 2012 from cancer.Caroline John was best known for her role on the BBC series, Doctor Who, where she was companion to The Doctor (John Pertwee) playing Dr. Elizabeth Shaw from 1970 to 1983 with one year on-screen and subsequent audio roles maintaining her character of Liz Shaw.
Although she died on June 5th her death was not announced until after her funeral.
Sources say she died of cancer.
She will be missed by her husband, Geoffrey Beevers and their children: Daisy, Ben and Tom.
Although she died on June 5th her death was not announced until after her funeral.
Sources say she died of cancer.
She will be missed by her husband, Geoffrey Beevers and their children: Daisy, Ben and Tom.
Actress. Best known for her role as Liz Shaw in the BBC science fiction television series Doctor Who, as well as several other television roles. In 1970, John was cast in Doctor Who as scientific adviser Liz Shaw, opposite Jon Pertwee's Third Doctor, and she was his onscreen companion during his first season. John was married to actor Geoffrey Beevers, and the couple had three children: a daughter and two sons. After taking time off to raise her family, John returned to acting, including some Doctor Who audio dramas. She died on 5 June 2012 from cancer.Caroline John was best known for her role on the BBC series, Doctor Who, where she was companion to The Doctor (John Pertwee) playing Dr. Elizabeth Shaw from 1970 to 1983 with one year on-screen and subsequent audio roles maintaining her character of Liz Shaw.
Although she died on June 5th her death was not announced until after her funeral.
Sources say she died of cancer.
She will be missed by her husband, Geoffrey Beevers and their children: Daisy, Ben and Tom.
Although she died on June 5th her death was not announced until after her funeral.
Sources say she died of cancer.
She will be missed by her husband, Geoffrey Beevers and their children: Daisy, Ben and Tom.
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