DOCTOR Who actress Mary Tamm died this morning after a long battle against cancer, her agent said. She was 62. Mary, who played the Doctor's companion Romana alongside Tom Baker, died at hospital in London. Her agent Barry Langford said she had a "zest for life." The actress was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, the daughter of Estonian refugees, and had a long career on stage and screen. As well as Doctor Who, she starred in films The Odessa File and The Likely Lads and had recurring roles in soaps Brookside and EastEnders. http://blogs.coventrytelegraph.net/passtheremote/2012/07/doctor-who-actress-dies.html Jan 24, 1931 - July 23, 2012 OKLAHOMA CITY Edward Lee Nichols was born in Hollywood, CA January 24, 1931. He attended Hollywood High School and the Little Red School House. He was the son of Carl Nelson and Henrietta Louise Booth Nichols. During the depression, Ed and his six siblings were child actors. Ed worked for G.M. and owned a carpet retail store. Ed was preceded in death by Delores June Smith; and son, Douglas Edward Nichols. He is survived by his wife, Amanda Hilton Nichols; daughter, Diane Lea Ayers & husband; grandchildren, Curtis Ayers and Nicole Maingi; great-grandchild, Adelynn Maingi; and stepchildren, Douglas Hilton Low and Amanda Montgomery. Memorial services will be held at the Sportsman's Club, 4001 N.W. 39 St., OKC, Thursday, July 26 at 1 p.m. Published in The Oklahoman on July 25, 2012 http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/oklahoman/obituary.aspx?n=EDWARD-NICHOLS&pid=158736789#fbLoggedOut http://www.examiner.com/article/actress-lupe-ontiveros-passed-away-los-angeles