Simon Shelton

Simon Shelton (13 January 1966 – 17 January 2018), also known as Simon Barnes, was an English actor.

Simon Shelton
Born(1966-01-13)13 January 1966
London, England
Died17 January 2018(2018-01-17) (aged 52)
Liverpool, England
OccupationActor
Years active1988–2018
SpouseEmma Robbins
Children3
RelativesEmily Atack (niece)

Early life

Shelton was born in the Bethnal Green area of London on 13 January 1966.

Career

Shelton was best known for his children's television work, most notably as Dark Knight on Incredible Games from 1994 to 1995 and Tinky-Winky on Teletubbies from 1997 to 2001.[1]

Personal life

Shelton was married to Emma Robbins. They had three children and lived in Ampthill, Bedfordshire.[1] Shelton's niece is actress Emily Atack.[1]

Death

Shelton had a history of alcoholism.[2] On 17 January 2018, four days after his 52nd birthday, he was found dead in a well near the Port of Liverpool Building in Liverpool.[1] His cause of death was hypothermia and he had a high concentration of alcohol in his system.[3][4]

References
  1. "Teletubbies' Tinky Winky actor Simon Shelton dies aged 52". BBC News. 23 January 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
  2. Gibb, Jessica (6 April 2018). "Teletubbies' Tinky Winky actor Simon Shelton killed by 'high concentration of alcohol' and hypothermia, inquest rules". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
  3. Akingbade, Tobi (6 April 2018). "Teletubbies' Tinky Winky actor Simon Shelton Barnes died from 'alcohol and hypothermia'". Metro. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
  4. Hughes, Amani (6 April 2018). "Simon Shelton Barnes death: What did Teletubbies Tinky Winky actor die from?". Daily Express. Retrieved 23 October 2022.


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