David Graham, Peppa Pig and Thunderbirds voice actor, dead at 99: What heartbreaking news

The actor known for voicing characters on TV shows “Peppa Pig” and “Thunderbirds” has died at the age of 99. David Graham’s death was confirmed by Jamie Anderson, the son of late “Thunderbirds” creator Gerry Anderson, who died in 2012.“We’re incredibly sad to confirm the passing of the legendary David Graham,” Jamie posted on his father’s official X account.“The voice [of] Parker, Gordon Tracy, Brains and so many more.

David was always a wonderful friend to us here at Anderson Entertainment,” he added.“We will miss you dearly, David.

Our thoughts are with David’s friends and family.”In a post on his own X page, Jamie wrote, “Farewell dear David! What heartbreaking news that the legendary David Graham has left us aged 99.The last Tracy brother, voice of Parker and so much more.

A great actor, iconic voice, and all round lovely man.We’ll all miss him very much.”Jamie also uploaded a video of a packed auditorium singing “Happy Birthday” to Graham just a few weeks ago at a Gerry Anderson concert in the UK. “Less than 2 months ago nearly 2,000 Anderson fans were singing happy birthday to celebrate his 99th year,” he posted.

“It’s very sad indeed that this news strikes so soon after that lovely moment.”Graham’s official cause of death is not known at this time.Before becoming an actor, Graham was a radar mechanic in the British Royal Air Force during World War II and, later, an office clerk.He went on to study acting at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in New York City and soon gained work in theatre and television when he returned to England. His career as a voice actor began after he starred in an episode of “Martin Kane, Private Investigator” directed by Gerry Anderson.

Anderson then hired him to voice puppets in various productions, beginning with the character Grandpa Twink in “Four Feather Falls.” The British thespian appeared on-screen in the first two episodes of the iconic TV ...