Thunderbirds' creator Gerry Anderson passes away aged 83 Published Wednesday, Dec 26 2012, 11:11am EST
| By Charlotte Grant-West

Thunderbirds creator Gerry Anderson has passed away at the age of 83.

He is said to have died peacefully in his sleep at midday today (December 26).

Anderson's son Jamie Anderson wrote a tribute to the man who was also behind Captain Scarlet and Stingray, saying on his blog: "I'm very sad to announce the death of my father, Thunderbirds creator, Gerry Anderson.

"He died peacefully in his sleep at midday today (26th December 2012), having suffered with mixed dementia for the past few years. He was 83."

Diagnosed with mixed dementia two years ago, Anderson had moved into a care home in October, after his condition worsened.

The creator leaves three children from former marriages - Joy, Linda and Gerry Junior - as well as further son Jamie and widow Mary.

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Of the fleet, Thunderbird 2 was my favorite.

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"I honestly don't see a good bet on the board here."

One of my earliest memories as a kid is making my mom buy me the Fireball XL-5 toyset at the local drugstore. I loved that set. All his puppet shows were great kids entertainment. RIP

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favrefan said:"Chris Coghlan isn't gonna pay your rent, Jimmy."

Who will coach Wisconsin now?

I thought he invented Thunderbird wine.

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"Nobody ever went broke underestimating the taste of the American public." ~ H.L. Mencken

I wonder if this will be on his tombstone: I am Gerry with a G.

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You do not talk to me like that! I work too hard to deal with this stuff! I work too hard! I'm an important member of the CSFMB! I drive a Dodge Stratus!

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