U.K. children's favorite actor Bernard Cribbins has passed away at the age of 93

Popular British actor Bernard Cribbins, whose work included everything from the racy "Carry On" comedies to Doctor Who and children's television, has passed away at the age of 89. He was 93.

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In a statement released on Thursday, Gavin Barker Associates, Cribbins's agency, confirmed the news of his passing.

There was a statement made about how important Bernard was to British entertainment. Unique and representative of the best of his generation, he will be sorely missed by those who knew and worked with him.

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Cribbins was a beloved figure in British culture for multiple generations of kids. In the 1970 film classic "The Railway Children," he played station porter Albert Perks, and in the 1970s cartoon series "The Wombles," he voiced all of the characters.

Cribbins was the most often featured guest on the children's television series "Jackanory," making more than a hundred appearances, and he also provided the voice for the road-safety squirrel Tufty Fluffytail in a series of public information films.

Cribbins, who was born to a low-income family in Oldham, Northwest England in 1928, began his career in the theater as a stage manager and bit player.

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He then went on to star in West End productions and a wide variety of British films, such as the 1960 comedy "Two-Way Stretch" with Peter Sellers, the 1966 "Doctor Who" spinoff "Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 AD," the 1967 James Bond spoof "Casino Royale," and one of Alfred Hitchcock's final thrillers, "Frenzy" in 1972.

He achieved top 10 successes with the comedic songs "Hole in the Ground" and "Right Said Fred," and he participated in multiple films in the "Carry On" series. He also made an unforgettable cameo appearance on the famous sitcom "Fawlty Towers."

When "Doctor Who" was resurrected in the early 21st century, Cribbins was cast as Wilfred Mott, a companion to David Tennant's titular Doctor. Between 2013 and 2015, he was a part of another BBC children's series called "Old Jack's Boat," and he taped his parts for the upcoming "Doctor Who" 60th anniversary special earlier this year.

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Russell T. Davies, creator of "Doctor Who," recalled Cribbins as "a fantastic actor."

I feel very fortunate to have known him," Davies remarked. "Please accept my deepest gratitude, veteran friend. We have lost a true legend."

Cribbins lost his wife of 66 years to death last year.