Nabil Shaban: A Theatrical Force of Nature
Jordanian-British actor, writer, and disability rights advocate Nabil Shaban, best known for playing Sil in the 1985 Doctor Who story Vengeance on Varos, has died at 72.
Shaban was born on February 12, 1953, in Amman, Jordan, and was diagnosed with osteogenesis imperfecta, a brittle-bone condition. At the age of three, he was sent to England for specialized medical treatment.
- Diagnosed with osteogenesis imperfecta
- Sent to England for medical treatment at age three
- Studied at the University of Surrey in the late 1970s
Shaban discovered solace and power in storytelling, drawing from the rich oral traditions of his Jordanian heritage. He passed away on October 18, 2025, at his home in London.
His journey transformed him from a hospital-bound child into a theatrical force of nature.
Author's summary: Nabil Shaban, a disability rights advocate and Doctor Who actor, dies at 72.
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