Actor David Killick known for his roles in The Crown and A Touch of Frost has passed away at the age of 87.

His death was confirmed by his agent, who shared a heartfelt statement paying tribute to his 60 year acting career.

It read: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved friend and client, David Killick. He died peacefully on Friday, 4th July, at St John’s Hospice in North London after a short illness.

"David's acting career spanned more than 60 years. He deeply loved his craft and cherished the camaraderie of his fellow actors. In return, he was admired and respected by all who had the pleasure of working with him.

"He will be greatly missed."

Killick was born in 1938 in Edmonton, Middlesex, and enjoyed a long career in the acting profession spanning across six decades, reports the Mirror. Among his biggest roles included starring in season five of The Crown as Mess President and in A Touch of Frost as a pathologist alongside David Jason.

He also starred in a number of stage productions, from A Room With A View and The Importance of Being Ernest to The Crucible. He was also credited on Doctor Who: The Lost Stories, The Judgement of Sherlock Holmes, Macbeth and Poptropica -On the Farm for his voice acting.

His first screen credit dates back to 1977's A Bridge Too Far as a soldier, before going on to star in 1979's Minder, The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady in 1984 and 1985's Terry and June.

Killick's profile on his agent Stanton Davidson Associates hailed his work in the industry and branded him a "delightful, talented and vastly experienced actor" and added that he "loves the work - so please keep him at it!"

It reads: "Really did enjoy the hard work of weekly Rep! Yes, and that was after helping Caryl Jenner set up the first permanent children's theatre company 'The Unicorn' at the Arts Theatre, Leicester Square. Other highlights - Newcastle, Hadrian V11 and my one and only Dame in Panto, Edinburgh, George in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Leeds, Basilio in Life's a Dream (Matthew Warchus) and masses more.

"Long-time member of the RSC and occasional happy trips to the NT. A somewhat harassed Pathologist in A Touch of Frost, a Don in The History Boy's (just)! and a host of other appearances in front of the camera down the years. Many audio recordings, I really do like working…. We say - This delightful, talented and vastly experienced actor, whose extensive CV speaks for itself, is a highly prized addition to our stable. He loves the work – please keep him at it!"