Dave Martin

Classic Series writer passes away.

It's our sad duty to report the death of one of Doctor Who's most prolific writers, Dave Martin. He was 72.

Working with long time writing partner Bob Baker, Dave wrote eight stories from the Classic Series, including The Claws of Axos and anniversary tale The Three Doctors.

Martin may, however, be best remembered as the co-creator of K9, the metal dog who proved such a hit last year when he returned in School Reunion. He's also due to star in his own animated series soon.

Before Doctor Who, Baker and Martin had previously worked together on several stage plays, before breaking into television with scripts for police drama Z Cars in the early 1960s.

According to reports, Martin was diagnosed with lung cancer earlier this year. He is survived by his wife and three children.

Photo courtesy of Tom Spilsbury, DWM.

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David McComb
Dave we will always remember you as a doctor who writer.The Doctor who fans and company will always remember you as famous Doctor who writer.So so sad.....Goodbye Dean.Love David XxXxXxXxXxXXx

Backer Hakmi
I really miss Dave martin.I really enjoed all of his episodes.I hope he is rememberd as the best publisher ever from, Backer.H xxx

Tristan Stopps
K9 will certainly miss this half of his Master's voice.

Paul Cowan
I am totally stunned by this sad news. Dave Martin was one of the best and will be greatly missed.

Benny Otter
A credit to the world of Who, and a tremendous loss. Dave Martin will not be forgotten.Thanks for all the wonderful adventures, Dave!

Neil
A fantastic writer, who will be remembered fondly for a long time. His imagination will live on in the series.

karan
how sad is it that one of the best writers in doctor who has gone forever he invented fearful monsters and friendly dogs Dave you will be missed.

Angela
Although I am a relative newby in the world of doctor who, and I am very slowly catching up with the older episodes some of my fave stories came from him.He will be missed and my sympathy goes to his friends and family.

Douglas
What a fantastic man! He must have had such enthusiasm for his job.A life well lived. His death is tragic, but he had such a brilliant life beforehand.Here's to a timeless genius!!

Matthew S
Dave Martin was a fantastic writer and made a very good job of making the Three Doctors and The claws of the Axos both of theese stories I really enjoyed watching

Lewis
I am very sad to hear that such a good writer has passed on, I especialy enjoyed his story the three doctors.Hi will be sadly missed

Cameron
I am sorry to here about our loss of Dave Martin. He was a legend and i am shore we will all miss him all.

Ruby
I think he was a great writer because I saw all of his films he wrote. I feel really sorry for him because he wrote all the greatest dr who episodes. I am glad that he gets a animated series!

Tom
God bless him. Whoever contributes to this wonderful show deserves my respect. We'll miss you.

Dale Who
A sad loss to the world of Dr Who, but Dave will live on through his wonderful stories and a small robot dog that's loved by children and adults alike.

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