Simon Shelton

Simon Shelton
Born (1966-01-13)13 January 1966
Bethnal Green, London, England
Died 17 January 2018(2018-01-17) (aged 52)
Liverpool, England
Cause of death Hypothermia
Occupation Dancer/Actor
Known for Playing Dark Knight in Incredible Games (1994–1995) and Tinky Winky in Teletubbies (1997–2001).
Spouse(s) Emma Robbins
Children 3

Simon Shelton (13 January 1966 – 17 January 2018), also known as Simon Barnes,[1] was an English actor best known for playing Dark Knight in the Incredible Games, and Tinky Winky in the BBC children's show Teletubbies (replacing the sacked Dave Thompson) from 1997 to 2001.

Early life

Shelton was born on 13 January 1966 in Bethnal Green, London.

Career

Shelton played Dark Knight in Incredible Games from 1994 to 1995. Simon played Tinky Winky in the BBC children's show Teletubbies.[1]

Personal life

Shelton had three children, and lived in Ampthill, Bedfordshire.[1] He was the uncle of The Inbetweeners actress Emily Atack.[1]

Death

He died on 17 January 2018 from alcohol and hypothermia, four days after his 52nd birthday.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Tinky Winky actor dies aged 53". 23 January 2018. Retrieved 23 January 2018 – via www.bbc.co.uk.


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