Jill Curzon, Doctor Who Film Actress, Dies at 87

British actress Jill Curzon, best known for her role as Louise in the 1966 Doctor Who spinoff film Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D., has died at the age of 87. She passed away peacefully last month at her home in Spain, her friend Pete Sims confirmed to the Press Association.

Curzon starred opposite Peter Cushing as the Doctor in the science fiction adventure, which also featured Bernard Cribbins. The film marked her only appearance in the Doctor Who universe and was the second of just three cinematic outings for the Time Lord character. Though it received negative reviews upon release, it has since gained a cult following among fans.

Sims, who collaborated with Curzon on her 2023 memoir Jill Curzon 2023 A.D.: My Eventful Life, described her warmly. "She was a kind, generous person who loved life, she had a zest for life," he said. "She was just a joy to be around and she loved recounting old stories about what happened in the 60s and 70s and the people she used to mix with, people like Robert Wagner and all these big stars when she lived in America."

He noted the memoir's creation as a labor of love that took about 12 years, as Curzon sought to ensure every detail was accurate....