Civilization 5 narrator William Morgan Sheppard dies aged 86 Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Civilization 5 narrator William Morgan Sheppard dies aged 86 Also known for his work in Star Trek and Doctor Who. News by Emma Kent Contributor Updated on 8 Jan 2019 9 comments Actor and voice actor William Morgan Sheppard, known for his work in video games and sci-fi television series, has died at the age of 86. Those familiar with Sid Meier's Civilization series will best recognise Sheppard as the narrator of Civilization 5. He also voiced Colonel Hargrove in Medal of Honor: Allied Assault, and Medal of Honor: Frontline. Outside of video games, Sheppard took on several notable roles in Star Trek, such as Quatai in Star Trek: Voyager episode Bliss, and Data's grandfather Ira Graves in The Next Generation episode The Schizoid Man. He also played the older version of Canton Everett Delaware III in Doctor Who episode The Impossible Astronaut. Born in 1932, Sheppard graduated from RADA in 1958 and spent 12 years as an associate artist with the Royal Shakespeare Company. He is survived by his wife and children, including his son Mark Sheppard (Battlestar Galactica, Firefly) who played a role alongside him in Doctor Who. For me, Sheppard played an integral role in creating the atmosphere of Civilization 5, helping transport the game from pure strategy to epic journey through the ages. This is a sentiment shared by fans of the game, who are posting their own memories of Sheppard's voice acting on social media. "His voice was always so calming and powerful all at once," recalled one fan on Reddit. "So many of these quotations have been burned into my brain through the many hours I spent playing Civ 5," said another. "The memorability of these quotes is helped in no small way by Sheppard's voice-over." Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store