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Pui Fan Lee, John Simmit, and Nikky Smedley in Teletubbies (1997)

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As much as the daytime is devoted to the actual art during Miami’s Art Basel week, the evening brings some of the best music sets, celebrations and previews that — in true Miami style — go on late into the morning. From Peggy Gou’s intimate set, a Grammy winner’s paintings on display in Wynwood, influencer heaven at Nylon House, Offset’s performance during D’usse’s celebration,...
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  • 12/12/2023
  • by Waiss Aramesh
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Pui Fan Lee, John Simmit, Nikky Smedley, and Dave Thompson in Teletubbies (1997)
Simon Shelton Barnes, Best Known for Playing Tinky Winky on Teletubbies, Dead at 52
Pui Fan Lee, John Simmit, Nikky Smedley, and Dave Thompson in Teletubbies (1997)
Simon Shelton Barnes, a British actor best known for playing Tinky Winky in the children’s TV show Teletubbies, has died. He was 52.

Barnes portrayed the character between 1998-2001 after the firing of original actor Dave Thompson.

Family members and costars took to social media to pay tribute to the actor, who The Independent reports was a trained ballet dancer and choreographer before taking on the role of the purple Teletubby known for carrying a magic bag.

Barnes’ niece and The Inbetweeners actress Emily Atack paid tribute to him on Instagram with a black-and-white headshot.

“My wonderful uncle Simon Barnes...
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  • 1/23/2018
  • by Stephanie Petit
  • PEOPLE.com
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