Nabil Shaban: A Legacy of Advocacy and Acting
Nabil Shaban, a Jordanian-British actor, writer, and disability rights advocate, has passed away at the age of 72.
Shaban was best known for his role as Sil in the 1985 Doctor Who story Vengeance on Varos. He was born on February 12, 1953, in Amman, Jordan, and was diagnosed with osteogenesis imperfecta, a brittle-bone condition.
At the age of three, Shaban was sent to England for specialized medical treatment, where he spent his formative years in hospitals and residential homes. During this time, he found solace in storytelling, drawing from his Jordanian heritage.
In the late 1970s, Shaban studied at the University of Surrey, embarking on a journey that would transform him into a theatrical force of nature.
His legacy will be remembered through his contributions to the world of acting and disability rights advocacy.
Author's summary: Nabil Shaban dies at 72, leaving a legacy in acting and advocacy.
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