Tuesday, 4 June 2024

BLAKE'S 7 MEGA COLLECTOR GARY HOLLAND: R.I.P.

 The Blake's 7 fan community has been rocked to hear of the unexpected passing of Gary Holland. 


Over time I've featured  many photos and blog posts showing Gary's numerous  Blake's 7 props, both original and replica, along with his huge variety of original costumes,  preserving an amazing collection designed by June Hudson , which he was always happy to display for our enjoyment at various events, 


Here's Gary standing beside Jon Pertwee look-a-like, Scott Goodman at last year's Cromford event.

Here's some photos of Gary's varied Blake's 7 prop collection.















Gary, you will certainly be missed - Rest in peace, mate.

10 comments:

  1. RIP my friend

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  2. Terribly sad news about a lovely guy, he will be missed.

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  3. Did he exhibit at Smallspace Scoop ?

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    1. He did, Mish. At last year's Smallspace he was actually dressed in the red outfit, worn by Roy Kinnear in the B7 episode, 'Gold'.

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  4. Then I will have met him.
    He doesn't look very old.
    A sad loss.

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  5. Not familiar with the man or the program, but certainly applaud his dedication to keeping the history of a beloved cultural icon alive. Another good one, gone too soon. SFZ

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    1. Absolutely Zigg, very sad. Gary was a lovely bloke, very friendly and easy to chat to.

      FYI Blake's 7 is a sci-fi series made in the late seventies , and the BBC's low budget answer to Star Wars. However, in spite of that, it still holds a cult status and maintains a fairly large, and loyal fan base in the U.K.

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  6. So sad. A lovely man RIP Gary

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