Family say actor died in his sleep on Christmas morning after a long-term illness.
The London-born actor was well-known for playing businessman Denis Rigg in Emmerdale from 1988-89 when it was still called Emmerdale Farm.
Richard Franklin, a veteran actor best known for his roles on 'Doctor Who' and 'Emmerdale,' died on early Christmas morning at the age of 87.
Franklin was best known for playing Captain Mike Yates in the BBC sci-fi series.
Richard Franklin, a British actor known for his role as Captain Mike Yates of Doctor Who died at 87 on Monday after a long-term illness.
The 87-year-old, who played Captain Mike Yates in the sci-fi series, 'passed away peacefully in his sleep'
Richard Franklin, famous for his role as Captain Mike Yates in Jon Pertwee's era of 'Doctor Who', passed away at the age of 87. His death was confirmed by ...
Franklins' breakout TV role was in the British soap 'Crossroads' in the role of Joe Townsend debuting in 1969.
Richard Franklin, known as 'Doctor Who's Captain Mike Yates, passed away in his sleep on Christmas morning after a long-term illness.
Veteran British actor Richard Franklin, best known for his roles in Doctor Who, has died.