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Kate O'Mara has died
According to BBC News Kate O'Mara has died at the age of 74.
Kate O'Mara played the Rani in two Doctor Who stories and a one off special. |
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R.I.P Kate.
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R.I.P. Kate.
![]() Condolences to her loved ones. |
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Very sad indeed
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Sad news!
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Was only watching the Horror of Frankenstein last night on the Horror Channel and commented to my wife that she hadn't been up to much lately. Very sad 74 isn't old these days.
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Sad News, I will miss Rani
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Very sad news. Regardless of the merits of the stories she appeared in, I thought her performances were very good. Particularly liked the delivery of the Rani's little asides like "Cretin." and "Pretentious is the word." Always chuckled at her imitation of Mel, including silly jaunty walk. Great ITC and Hammer stalwart as well. RIP.
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Just reading about her. Her only son committed suicide in 2012 and from the cause of death reported, it seems that she never got over losing him.
Very sad indeed. |
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Sad news indeed.
I was always in awe of the way that she took a (face it) dreadful role, and somehow elevated it into something so much better than it deserved to be. The fact that even today people are always clamouring for the return of the character is a true testament to the skill and presence she displayed. |
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Sad news for friends, family and fans.
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Sad news. RIP.
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RIP Kate O'Mara....
.... get ready for some backpeddling from all the Rani-hating sheep
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Very sad 74 is young these days. I mainly remember her in dynasty where she played a similar over the top role as the rani.
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Aww bit gutted just heard the news on the radio.
Remember her from Dynasty and also as the Rani of course. Very elegant lady. RIP. Kate O Mara |
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R.I.P Kate - another Doctor Who legend taken from us too soon, 74 isn't that old these days hope she is at peace now, thoughts and prayers with her family and friends
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RIP Kate O'Mara....
.... get ready for some backpeddling from all the Rani-hating sheep ![]() Anyway, back on topic, this surprised me. RIP.
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Was only watching the Horror of Frankenstein last night on the Horror Channel and commented to my wife that she hadn't been up to much lately. Very sad 74 isn't old these days.
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RIP Kate O'Mara....
.... get ready for some backpeddling from all the Rani-hating sheep ![]() Showing respect for Kate and admiration for her performance doesn't somehow alter my opinion that the stories featuring the Rani were very poorly written and directed. Posters on the DS forums seem obsessed with the infantile notion that criticism equals hatred. It's perfectly possible to criticise the Rani stories without being some sort of foaming-at-the-mouth "hater". |
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Nooooooooooooooooooooo!
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RIP Kate O'Mara....
.... get ready for some backpeddling from all the Rani-hating sheep ![]() I've seen Kate in various roles and she was always good and usually very entertaining. Regardless of my views on the character of the Rani, there's no doubt that Kate gave cracking performances, in what were otherwise poor stories, and it's very sad that she's now gone. |
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Was The Mark of the Rani THAT bad??
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Was The Mark of the Rani THAT bad??
It's probably my favourite Colin Baker story. Time and the Rani wasn't good but Kate O'Mara as the Rani was great in both. |
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I liked Mark of the Rani!
It's probably my favourite Colin Baker story. Time and the Rani wasn't good but Kate O'Mara as the Rani was great in both. |
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