Simon Shelton
Simon Shelton (13 January 1966 – 17 January 2018), also known as Simon Barnes, 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 Dave Thompson) from 1997 to 2001.
Simon Shelton | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 January 1966 |
| Died | 17 January 2018 (aged 52) Liverpool, England |
| Cause of death | Hypothermia |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1984–2018 |
| Known for | Playing Dark Knight in Incredible Games (1994–1995) and Tinky Winky in Teletubbies (1997–2001) |
| Spouse(s) | Emma Robbins |
| Children | 3 |
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
On 17 January 2018, four days after his 52nd birthday, at 7:30 A.M. Simon was found frozen to death at the Port of Liverpool Waterfront Building in a well between the building and street.[2] He had a high concentration of alcohol in his system.[3] Shelton had a history of alcohol dependency.[4]
References
- "Teletubbies' Tinky Winky actor Simon Shelton dies aged 52". BBC News Online. www.bbc.co.uk. BBC. 23 January 2018. Retrieved 23 January 2018.
- Akingbade, Tobi (6 April 2018). "Teletubbies' Tinky Winky actor Simon Shelton Barnes died from 'alcohol and hypothermia'". Metro. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
- Hughes, Amani (6 April 2018). "Simon Shelton Barnes death: What did Teletubbies Tinky Winky actor die from?". Daily Express. Express Newspapers. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
- Gibb, Jessica (6 April 2018). "Teletubbies' Tinky Winky actor Simon Shelton killed by 'high concentration of alcohol' and hypothermia, inquest rules". Daily Mirror. MGN Limited. Retrieved 12 November 2018.