A voice actor best know for his role in Fireman Sam has died at the age of 55.
Actor David Carling was the voice of Station Officer Steele in Fireman Sam as tributes have been made to the "beloved father".
A spokesperson his agency Just Voices Agency wrote: "We are devastated to announce the tragic news that the wonderful David Carling passed away last Tuesday. He was a much beloved father, husband, friend, actor and voiceover artist and will be hugely missed by everyone that knew and worked with him."
A fundraiser on Just Giving has since been set up in the actor's memory.
The page's message said: "We are very saddened to hear of the loss of one of Soho's great Voice over Artists, David Carling. Those who have had the pleasure to work and meet David, would all agree he would lighten up a room with his smile and wonderful sense of humour.
"A fantastically versatile and talented artist his voice has been heard by so many. On behalf of Soho's sound engineers and anyone else that would like to leave a donation please feel free to here and add any messages for David. We wish his family all the love we can through this tough time. You give a little love an it all comes back to you, you know you're gonna be remembered for the things that you said and do. We'll miss ya love."
The page had a target of £250, but the Just Giving fundraiser has already raised over £1,300.
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