British actor Simon Shelton, best known for playing Tinky Winky in the “Teletubbies,” has died. He was 52. Shelton — who also went by the name Simon Barnes — starred in the cult BBC children’s show ...

Actor Simon Shelton, known for voicing Tinky-Winky in the BBC children’s show “Teletubbies,” died on Jan. 17. He was 52. His niece, Emily Atack, confirmed the news on Instagram. “My wonderful uncle ...

The actor who played Dipsy in children's TV series Teletubbies today paid tribute to his colleague behind the face of Tinky Winky, who has died aged 52. John Simmit, who appeared as the green ...

Some sad news has emerged relating back to a favorite childhood television show for many growing up in the late '90s. Teletubbies actor Simon Shelton Barnes has died at the age of 52, per The ...

Tinky-Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po - four names that conjure up very particular images. The colossus alien-like creatures were a mainstay of the 90s, running round and causing mischief on the screen's ...

An actor who starred as Tinky Winky in the hit children's TV show Teletubbies was found dead in tragic circumstances - just after moving across the country for a fresh start in life. Trained dancer ...

Eight years ago the Rev. Jerry Falwell warned parents that BBC children’s television star Tinky Winky was a hidden symbol of homosexuality. Falwell died Tuesday at 73, and the world wanted to talk to ...

On Friday, a fan at a question-and-answer session asked J.K. Rowling if Harry Potter character Dumbledore had ever been in love. In response, Rowling declared, “I always thought of Dumbledore as gay.” ...

LONDON (AP) — British actor Simon Shelton Barnes, who played Tinky Winky in the children’s television series “Teletubbies,” has died. He was 52. The Liverpool Coroner’s Office said Thursday it is ...

British actor Simon Shelton Barnes has died. Chances are his name doesn't or won't ring a bell. But his character was known worldwide and brought smiles to millions of toddlers. Barnes played Tinky ...

The actor famous for playing Tinky Winky on the BBC children’s series Teletubbies has died at age 52. Simon Shelton Barnes, played the purple character who had a triangle on his head carried a red ...

LONDON — British actor Simon Shelton Barnes, who played Tinky Winky in the children’s television series “Teletubbies,” has died. He was 52. The Liverpool Coroner’s Office said Thursday it is ...