Goodbye Sarah Jane

Elizabeth Sladen, who played the Doctor's companion Sarah Jane in the Pertwee and Baker eras, and later starred in a spin-off kid's adventure show of her own, died this morning after a battle with cancer.

She was a wonderful actor and Sarah Jane Smith was one of the most loved of Doctor Who characters in any era.

The Sarah Jane Adventures has recently completed production on a fourth series and there had been plans for a fifth. It wasn't something I followed particularly, barring the odd cross-over ep with Tennant or Smith, but I always had an affection for her character, as I think most Who fans do.

Goodbye Sarah Jane, and rest in peace Liz Sladen.

DanaC;724469 wrote:

Elizabeth Sladen, who played the Doctor's companion Sarah Jane in the Pertwee and Baker eras, and later starred in a spin-off kid's adventure show of her own, died this morning after a battle with cancer.

She was a wonderful actor and Sarah Jane Smith was one of the most loved of Doctor Who characters in any era.

The Sarah Jane Adventures has recently completed production on a fourth series and there had been plans for a fifth. It wasn't something I followed particularly, barring the odd cross-over ep with Tennant or Smith, but I always had an affection for her character, as I think most Who fans do.

Goodbye Sarah Jane, and rest in peace Liz Sladen.

This is very sad news. I never saw those movies. You are from Canada, no? At least she does not have to deal with the pain of living...and is in a better place. My condolences to you. Thank you for your private note. I sent you a friend request - which you can honor if you wish...

Your friend,
Pam.

I didn't send you 'a private note'. I responded to your PM. That's generally how things work. No thankyou is required. And two thankyous in two separate threads really isn't necessary:p

Quit being such a rude Canadian, eh?

Rudeness is what Canadians are known for!

Brianna;724524 wrote:

Rudeness is what Canadians are known for!

There is no need for rudeness. A lot of Canadians are French. Don't forget, from what I understand, the US bailed out those French frog people twice during wars. I am very saddened by her rudeness, and have lost all respect for her now...

If I were Canadian, I would not be telling people about it!
Now I am very mad!!!!

A very mad,
Pam.!!!!

you should hear my roommate fix something or play poker! that's one cussin' sunofabitch!

Guess I must have a little French in me eh?

DanaC;724527 wrote:

Guess I must have a little French in me eh?

I always thought so, Dana.

I always thought so.


;)

DanaC;724527 wrote:

Guess I must have a little French in me eh?

Read my post. It's a few above yours. Being French is nothing to be proud of. I love when you frogs come here and ask me where the Empire State Bldg. is...

I am very mad!

Pam.

Don't be mad, Pam.

We are just playing around.

Dana is English, I believe.

Brianna;724531 wrote:

Don't be mad, Pam.

We are just playing around.

Dana is English, I believe.

I am sorry. I am so used to be attacked that I feel as though I am parnoid at this point. But I am doing better than yesterday. I saw a picture of her on her profile. She is much prettier than me...as are most girls...

Dear Darling Pam,

please do not take offense as I mean none. It's just that I would like to get to know you without your exhausting need for propping up. I understand that you are young and feel alone and you say you are poor. I am so sorry for those things. But things will get better. Screw your courage to the sticking place, pull up your blue jeans and either get yourself to an emergency room or a self-help meeting. I mean that in all sincerity and with all good intentions. You need some REAL help, girl, and you don't get that on the interwebs.

Love, Brianna

Brianna;724537 wrote:

Dear Darling Pam,

please do not take offense as I mean none. It's just that I would like to get to know you without your exhausting need for propping up. I understand that you are young and feel alone and you say you are poor. I am so sorry for those things. But things will get better. Screw your courage to the sticking place, pull up your blue jeans and either get yourself to an emergency room or a self-help meeting. I mean that in all sincerity and with all good intentions. You need some REAL help, girl, and you don't get that on the interwebs.

Love, Brianna

I will be OK. Just have trouble controlling my emotions and urges. I have always had that problem. This thread was about Dana, so I do not wish to disrupt it. So I will go for now, and watch a movie I think. My medication does not always work properly, so it is best if I log off for now... Take care, - Pam.

DanaC;724527 wrote:

Guess I must have a little French in me eh?

he must have been a little sweet talker.

I only knew her as Sarah Jane; but, that role alone seems to have secured her place in Whistory. Who's going to take care of K-9 now? Perhaps if I dropped the interrogative, I've answered my own question.

Thanks for the notice Mlle Dani.

Bummer about Sarah Jane. :(

I remember seeing her when she did a guest spot in the first season of the new Who...she didn't look all that good to me then. I remember wondering if it was simply age, or was she ill? I guess now I know. Sad, she was my second-favorite companion.

Heard about it this morning on Five Live.
Russell T Davis was talking about her.
It filtered through my sleepy head that he was talking in the past tense.

I could barely believe it - she was so young.
Turns out she was older than I thought, but still younger than my Mum (my benchmark these days).

I'm so glad the new Who found a place for Sarah Jane.
I know from JB's autobiography that as a long term fan, one of the highlights of his Who experience was getting to work with her.
She was iconic.

Rest Sarah Jane, the journey is complete.

She was my second-favorite companion as well.

I never got to see the Sarah Jane Adventures, they didn't think we needed them on this side of the pond, apparently.

There was a season or two of Sarah Jane Adventures spread across SciFi and BBC America, but neither one kept it up. It was a fun show.

Sad news.

wolf;724926 wrote:

I never got to see the Sarah Jane Adventures, they didn't think we needed them on this side of the pond, apparently.

FTR they were children's televison.
I watched a few crossover episodes, but they really were aimed at the under ten year olds. All good fun but not complicated or scary.

I'd have adored them as a child, but pretty much ignored them as an adult.

Just sad she has gone. I didn't even know she was ill.