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Marcus Gilbert Dies at 67 After Cancer Battle
13 Jan
Summary
- Actor Marcus Gilbert, known for Riders and Doctor Who, has died.
- He bravely fought a battle against cancer before passing away.
- Gilbert is survived by his two children, Maxi and Aaliya.
Actor Marcus Gilbert, who rose to fame portraying Rupert Campbell-Black in the 1993 adaptation of Jilly Cooper's "Riders," has died at the age of 67. Gilbert lost his battle against cancer on Sunday, January 11th, 2026. His passing was announced on a fan site, which shared the sad news with his global fanbase.
Gilbert was also recognized for his role as Ancelyn in the "Doctor Who" series, appearing alongside Sylvester McCoy. Other notable performances include a role in "Evil Dead 3: Army of Darkness." He had previously been married for 28 years to the late Dr. Homaa Khan-Gilbert, who passed away in 2020.
He is survived by his son, Maxi, and daughter, Aaliya. In recent years, Gilbert had found a new partner in former "Riders" co-star Lysette Anthony. Just weeks before his death, he shared heartfelt tributes to his late father and grandparents on Instagram.
