British actor Simon Shelton Barnes has died. Chances are his name doesn't or won't ring a bell. But his character was known worldwide and brought smiles to millions of toddlers. Barnes played Tinky ...

The show will join an expanded slate of preschool series at the streamer. By Rick Porter Television Business Editor Parents of preschool-age children, a warning: Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po ...

Back in 1997, a quartet of colorful creatures called the Teletubbies were introduced to the world. Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po entertained toddlers with whimsical songs and shared a message to ...

The Teletubbies are finally embracing their rainbow colors. On Thursday, fans rejoiced as the quirky children’s show which originally ran from the 1990s to 2001 announced its first ever Pride ...

LONDON — British actor Simon Shelton Barnes, who played Tinky Winky in the children’s television series “Teletubbies,” has died. He was 52. The Liverpool Coroner’s Office said Thursday it is ...

This rainbow pin, available for $10.99 and featuring the symbols of Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po, is part of the new Teletubbies Pride Collection. (Photo courtesy Teletubbies Pride Collection) ...

Simon Shelton Barnes, a British actor best known for his role as purple Teletubby Tinky Winky, has died at the age of 52. Barnes’ niece, "Inbetweeners" actress Emily Atack, shared the news of her ...

Some sad news has emerged relating back to a favorite childhood television show for many growing up in the late '90s. Teletubbies actor Simon Shelton Barnes has died at the age of 52, per The ...

Actor Simon Shelton, known for voicing Tinky-Winky in the BBC children’s show “Teletubbies,” died on Jan. 17. He was 52. His niece, Emily Atack, confirmed the news on Instagram. “My wonderful uncle ...