Ian Chesterton | Take the Long Way Home

Oh, I cried making this. It's something I knew I wanted to do when this time came but being prepared to make it did not make this easier.
I'm honestly in a bit of shock. It doesn't feel real, somehow. With Russ's age I've expected it for years now but because he's always defied my expectations by still holding on it's really hard to believe it now that it's happened. I can't say how grateful I am that we got to see him as Ian one last time and that we got to share this world with him for as long as we did. It's been a joy being in the Classic Who fandom for 11 years now and knowing that one of the all-time greats was still with us. My heart has been so broken all day, but I'm sure it's a relief to him to be able to rest now and reunite with family and loved ones. I'd like to think Bill, Jackie, and Verity are holding a little party right about now. My prayers are with his family left behind on this side.
This tribute is dedicated in memory of William Russell and his wonderfully long life. He truly took the very, very long way back home to his Father in Heaven. Cheers and rest in peace, Russ.
William Russell Enoch
November 19, 1924 - June 3, 2024
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[@Dreamer9177]

Just beautiful

[@equixen]

This is a really wonderful video montage about one of the best companions. Thank you for sharing! Still devastated that he is gone. 😢

[@relative-dimension-in-space]

Thank you! So am I, this has been a rough one. :’(

[@rawyld]

I woke up yesterday morning to this terrible news and I was crying all day yesterday because this character made me become a Whovian.

[@relative-dimension-in-space]

I’m so sorry 😞 I woke up to it, too. Felt like my heart stopped. He was such an integral part of my Whovian experience as well.

[@rawyld]

@@relative-dimension-in-space Yeah this one is up there with Nicholas Courtney and Liz Sladen in the same year of 2011.

[@unwillingadventurer]

A beautiful tribute to wonderful Russ. The music and editing was really perfectly matched and loved seeing all the smiling Ian clips and all those wonderful adventures. Will miss him but he lives on forever as Ian in our hearts. Thanks for the lovely vid xx

[@relative-dimension-in-space]

Thank you both 💗 Russ and Ian absolutely live on. They both leave a legendary mark on the Whoniverse and us who have been dedicated to them for so long.

[@stephensheridan1279]

Carole is the last one left…. So sad…

[@relative-dimension-in-space]

I know, it’s hard to believe the very original crew has been whittled down to just one. I immediately thought about Carole being on her own now :( I'm glad Waris is still here as well though so she's not completely alone.