Raymond Cusick Dies

It has been announced by his family, that Dalek Designer, and a 'pioneer' of early Doctor Who, Raymond Cusick, has died.

You can read the story at the BBC News site here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-21563344

As most fans know, Ray did not receive any serious recognition for his work for many years, until Jeremy Bentham published his book 'Doctor Who: The Early Years'. From that point his contribution began to be appreciated by fans and later on by the wider TV watching public.

Ray was hoping to be a guest at our event 'Riverside Reflections' last October, but ill health forced him to withdraw.

In 2006 CT published an interview with Ray which is available to view in the 'Dr Who and the Daleks' section of the 'Celestial Archive' - click here to view...