RIP Michael Keating

[dickinsons]

As some of you probably know by now, we heard about Michael Keating's passing a couple of days ago, although his agent confirmed he had passed away in late April. I've been upset about it as I'm sure the entire fandom is. I never had the pleasure of meeting him, but everyone who did only has good things to say about him, from what I can see. Every time I introduce someone to Blake's 7, Vila is the first character they love, and it was the same for me. MK's performance made the character memorable and loved by the audience, which remains true for new fans to this day and will continue to be so in the future, I'm sure. Rest in peace.
 

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Colin Baker posted this on Bluesky, which I'd like to share as well since I'm sure not everyone is on the platform:

So sorry to learn that we have lost Michael Keating. A lovely man and effortlessly real actor. I think even Bayban the Butcher would mourn his passing As do I

— Colin Baker (@oldsixie.bsky.social) 21 de mayo de 2026 a las 22:21

Comments

[kitarella_imagines]

What? Nooooooooooooooo! I didn't hear about this! Oh no, I'm so sad now. Thanks for letting me know though 🌺

[dickinsons]

I know, it's so upsetting! I wasn't sure about posting, but I'm glad I did since you hadn't heard about it yet.

[kitarella_imagines]

No I'm glad you posted or I might not have known for a week or so then had a shock much later than everyone else.

At least he had quite a long life and I expect he died surrounded by his loving family.

[dickinsons]

Yes, I'm glad he had his family and that he lived a long life :')