The Crown and Emmerdale actor John Woodvine dies as tributes paid to TV legend

British actor John Woodvine starred in the 1981 horror comedy An American Werewolf in London as well as shows like Doctor Who, Emmerdale and Coronation Street

British actor John Woodvine has died aged 96.

The star appeared in shows such as Netflix hit The Crown, Doctor Who and Midsomer Murders, as well as soaps Emmerdale and Coronation Street. He famously starred in the 1981 horror comedy film, An American Werewolf in London.