Thanks

David Tennant has thanked online fans who have shown their support following the recent loss of his mother, Helen McDonald.

"I've been touched and thrilled by the amazing response of the online community," David told us. "It means so much to my family and me at this difficult time."

"Many members of the online community were greatly saddened by the passing of David's mother, having been allowed rare glimpses into David's private life in Who Do You Think You Are? and the Doctor Who video diaries," noted fan Sarah Colley, who spearheaded a fundraising appeal. "As soon as we made an announcement, people started to ask what they could do to help."

Fans have now raised several thousand pounds for the ACCORD Hospice, of which Helen was a founding member, and who looked after her during her final days.

An auction is now being planned to raise further funds for the hospice.