Actor David Carling, who was best known for being the voice of Station Officer Steele in Fireman Sam, has died at the age of 55
Actor David Carling has died at the age of 55.
The star was best known for being the voice of Station Officer Steele in Fireman Sam. He also provided the voices for other characters, such as Chief Fire Officer Boyce and Trevor Evans. He had been part of the show since 2008. It’s been confirmed he died on December 10, with tributes pouring in online.
Among those sharing touching tributes his agency, Just Voices Agency. A spokesperson for the company 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 source had earlier confirmed: “David died earlier this month. It’s terrible news and very sad for everyone who knew him. He was lovely to work with and a true professional.”
Following the sad news, a fundraiser was set up in the actor’s memory. With a target total of £250, the Just Giving page had already raised over £1,300 by kind donations. The page’s message read: “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.”
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