Simon Shelton Barnes, a British actor best known for his role as purple Teletubby Tinky Winky, has died at the age of 52. Barnes’ niece, "Inbetweeners" actress Emily Atack, shared the news of her ...

The family of “Teletubbies” actor Simon Shelton Barnes penned touching tributes on Tuesday to the “beloved” performer, who reportedly “froze to death” after collapsing in Britain. Barnes, a British ...

Some sad news has emerged relating back to a favorite childhood television show for many growing up in the late '90s. Teletubbies actor Simon Shelton Barnes has died at the age of 52, per The ...

Simon Shelton Barnes, the actor most known for his role in Teletubbies, died on Wednesday, January 17, the actor’s son Henry told BBC. Shelton was a father of three living in Bedfordshire, England.

Actor Simon Shelton, known for voicing Tinky-Winky in the BBC children’s show “Teletubbies,” died on Jan. 17. He was 52. His niece, Emily Atack, confirmed the news on Instagram. “My wonderful uncle ...

Tributes have been flooding in for the man behind the purple Teletubby character Tinky Winky. Father-of-three Simon Shelton Barnes played the handbag-carrying Teletubby in the BBC children’s series.

An 0-3 record as a starter, a 52.2 quarterback rating and now this -- Halloween as a Teletubby. Welcome to the league, rookie. Apparently, Carolina Panthers quarterback Jimmy Clausen has decided to ...

Four giant, alien-like creatures running around causing mischief has the makings of a horror film. But the Teletubbies have become some of the most recognisable and well-loved characters in children's ...

Simon Shelton Barnes, a British actor best known for his role as purple Teletubby Tinky Winky, has died at the age of 52. Barnes’ niece, “Inbetweeners” actress Emily Atack, shared the news of her ...

British actor Simon Shelton Barnes has died. Chances are his name doesn't or won't ring a bell. But his character was known worldwide and brought smiles to millions of toddlers. Barnes played Tinky ...