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{{Short description|British actor (1966–2018)}} |
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| name = Simon Shelton |
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| birth_name = Simon Barnes Shelton |
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| birth_place = [[Bethnal Green]], [[London]], England |
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'''Simon Barnes Shelton''' (13 January 1966 – 17 January 2018) |
'''Simon Barnes Shelton''' (13 January 1966 – 17 January 2018) was an English actor. |
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==Biography== |
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Shelton was born in the [[Bethnal Green]] area of [[London]] on 13 January 1966. |
Shelton was born in the [[Bethnal Green]] area of [[London]] on 13 January 1966.{{CN|date=April 2024}} |
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| ⚫ | Shelton was best known for his children's television work. He portrayed Tinky Winky on ''[[Teletubbies]]'' from 1997 to 2001, replacing the original actor [[Dave Thompson (comedian)|Dave Thompson]].<ref name="skytele">{{cite news |title=Alcohol and hypothermia killed Tinky Winky actor Simon Shelton, inquest rules |url=https://news.sky.com/story/tinky-winky-actor-simon-shelton-froze-to-death-after-drinking-11318577 |work=Sky News |access-date=31 May 2023 |language=en |date=19 January 2018}}</ref> He also played Dark Knight on ''[[Incredible Games]]'' from 1994 to 1995.<ref name=bbc>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-42788001|work=[[BBC News]]|title=Teletubbies' Tinky Winky actor Simon Shelton dies aged 52|date=23 January 2018|access-date=23 October 2022}}</ref> |
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==Career== |
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| ⚫ | Shelton was best known for his children's television work. He portrayed Tinky Winky on ''[[Teletubbies]]'' from 1997 to 2001, replacing the original actor [[Dave Thompson (comedian)|Dave Thompson]].<ref name="skytele">{{cite |
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| ⚫ | Shelton had a history of [[alcoholism]].{{CN|date=April 2024}} On 17 January 2018, four days after his 52nd birthday, he was found dead in a car park stairwell near the [[Port of Liverpool Building]] in [[Liverpool]].<ref name=bbc/> His cause of death was [[hypothermia]] and he had a high concentration of alcohol in his system.{{CN|date=October 2023}} |
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Simon Shelton | |
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| Born | Simon Barnes Shelton 13 January 1966 Bethnal Green, London, England |
| Died | 17 January 2018 (aged 52) Liverpool, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1988–2018 |
| Notable work | Playing Tinky Winky in Teletubbies (1997–2001) |
| Spouse | Emma Robbins |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Emily Atack (niece) |
Simon Barnes Shelton (13 January 1966 – 17 January 2018) was an English actor.
Biography
| This section needs additional citations for verification. (April 2024) |
Shelton was born in the Bethnal Green area of London on 13 January 1966.[citation needed]
Shelton was best known for his children's television work. He portrayed Tinky Winky on Teletubbies from 1997 to 2001, replacing the original actor Dave Thompson.[1] He also played Dark Knight on Incredible Games from 1994 to 1995.[2]
Shelton was married to Emma Robbins. They had two children and lived in Ampthill, Bedfordshire. Shelton went on to have a further child with another partner.[2] Shelton's niece is actress Emily Atack.[2]
Shelton had a history of alcoholism.[citation needed] On 17 January 2018, four days after his 52nd birthday, he was found dead in a car park stairwell near the Port of Liverpool Building in Liverpool.[2] His cause of death was hypothermia and he had a high concentration of alcohol in his system.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "Alcohol and hypothermia killed Tinky Winky actor Simon Shelton, inquest rules". Sky News. 19 January 2018. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Teletubbies' Tinky Winky actor Simon Shelton dies aged 52". BBC News. 23 January 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
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