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| {{Short description|British actor (1966–2018)}} | {{Short description|British actor (1966–2018)}} | ||
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| | name = Simon Shelton | | name = Simon Shelton | ||
| | birth_date = {{Birth date|1966|1|13|df= |
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1966|1|13|df=y}} | ||
| | birth_name = Simon Barnes Shelton | |||
| | birth_place = ], ], England | | birth_place = ], ], England | ||
| | death_date = {{Death date and age|2018|1|17|1966|1|13|df= |
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2018|1|17|1966|1|13|df=y}} | ||
| | death_place = ], England | | death_place = ], England | ||
| | occupation = Actor | | occupation = Actor | ||
| | years_active = 1988–2018 | | years_active = 1988–2018 | ||
| ⚫ | | spouse = Emma Robbins | ||
| | notable_works = Playing Tinky Winky in '']'' (1997–2001) | |||
| ⚫ | | children = 3 | ||
| ⚫ | | spouse = Emma Robbins | ||
| ⚫ | | relatives = ] (niece) | ||
| ⚫ | | children = 3 | ||
| ⚫ | | relatives = ] (niece) | ||
| }} | }} | ||
| '''Simon 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 ] area of |
Shelton was born in the ] area of London on 13 January 1966.{{CN|date=April 2024}} | ||
| ⚫ | Shelton was best known for his children's television work. He portrayed Tinky Winky on '']'' from 1997 to 2001, replacing the original actor ].<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 '']'' from 1994 to 1995.<ref name=bbc>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-42788001 |work=] |title=Teletubbies' Tinky Winky actor Simon Shelton dies aged 52 |date=23 January 2018 |access-date=23 October 2022}}</ref> | ||
| ==Career== | |||
| ⚫ | Shelton was best known for his children's television work |
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| ⚫ | Shelton was married to Emma Robbins. They had two children and lived in ], Bedfordshire. Shelton went on to have a further child with another partner.<ref name=bbc/> Shelton's niece is actress ].<ref name=bbc/> | ||
| ==Personal life== | |||
| ⚫ | Shelton was married to Emma Robbins. They had |
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| Shelton had a history of ].<ref name=skynews>{{Cite web |title=Alcohol and hypothermia killed Tinky Winky actor Simon Shelton, inquest rules |url=https://news.sky.com/story/amp/tinky-winky-actor-simon-shelton-froze-to-death-after-drinking-11318577 |access-date=2024-10-07 |website=Sky News |language=en}}</ref> On 17 January 2018, four days after his 52nd birthday, he was found dead in a car park stairwell near the ] in ].<ref name=bbc/> His cause of death was ] and he had a high concentration of alcohol in his system.<ref name=skynews/> | |||
| ==Death== | |||
| Shelton had a history of ].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/teletubbies-tinky-winky-actor-simon-12313586|work=]|title=Teletubbies' Tinky Winky actor Simon Shelton killed by 'high concentration of alcohol' and hypothermia, inquest rules|first=Jessica|last=Gibb|date=6 April 2018|access-date=23 October 2022}}</ref> On 17 January 2018, four days after his 52nd birthday, he was found dead in a well near the ] in ].<ref name=bbc/> His cause of death was ] and he had a high concentration of alcohol in his system.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://metro.co.uk/2018/04/06/teletubbies-tinky-winky-actor-simon-shelton-barnes-died-alcohol-hypothermia-7446059/|work=]|title=Teletubbies' Tinky Winky actor Simon Shelton Barnes died from ‘alcohol and hypothermia’|first=Tobi|last=Akingbade|date=6 April 2018|access-date=23 October 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/942487/Simon-Shelton-Barnes-cause-of-death-Teletubbies-Tinky-Winky-died|work=]|title=Simon Shelton Barnes death: What did Teletubbies Tinky Winky actor die from?|first=Amani|last=Hughes|date=6 April 2018|access-date=23 October 2022}}</ref> | |||
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British actor (1966–2018)
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| Simon Shelton | |
|---|---|
| Born | Simon Barnes Shelton (1966-01-13)13 January 1966 Bethnal Green, London, England |
| Died | 17 January 2018(2018-01-17) (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
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Shelton was born in the Bethnal Green area of London on 13 January 1966.
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. He also played Dark Knight on Incredible Games from 1994 to 1995.
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. Shelton's niece is actress Emily Atack.
Shelton had a history of alcoholism. 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. His cause of death was hypothermia and he had a high concentration of alcohol in his system.
References
- "Alcohol and hypothermia killed Tinky Winky actor Simon Shelton, inquest rules". Sky News. 19 January 2018. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ^ "Teletubbies' Tinky Winky actor Simon Shelton dies aged 52". BBC News. 23 January 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
- ^ "Alcohol and hypothermia killed Tinky Winky actor Simon Shelton, inquest rules". Sky News. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
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