David Killick has died aged 87. The actor, who starred in The Crown and A Touch of Frost, died last Friday after a short illness. His agent confirmed the sad news in a statement, revealing that he had died in a north London hospice and paid tribute to his 60-year acting career. It read: "It is with great sadness that we must announce the passing of our much loved friend and client David Killick, who died peacefully on Friday 4th July at St John’s Hospice, North London after a short illness. "