Thunderbirds co-creator and Lady Penelope voice has died

Lady Penelope pictured with Parker Credit: PA

Thunderbirds co-creator Sylvia Anderson, best known for voicing Lady Penelope in the hit TV show, has died aged 88.

A producer and writer, Ms Anderson created the Supermarionation puppet series with husband Gerry. for ATV, the forerunner of ITV Central.

She died at her home in Berkshire, following a short illness.

Sylvia Anderson pictured with the Lady Penelope puppet Credit: PA

Gerry Anderson died in 2012 aged 83 after suffering with Alzheimer's disease.

As well as voicing Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward in Thunderbirds from its debut in 1965 until 1968, Sylvia also worked on Joe 90, Captain Scarlet and Stingray.

Lady Penelope was modelled on Ms Anderson and she provided the puppet's distinctive voice.

The popular science-fiction series, which also led to two feature-length films and a toy franchise, celebrated its 50th anniversary last year.

The much-loved series made its comeback to British TV screens last year.

Sylvia also worked on Joe 90, Captain Scarlet and Stingray. Credit: ITV
Gerry Anderson died in 2012 aged 83 after suffering with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: ITV
She died at her home in Berkshire, following a short illness. Credit: ITV