The star, best known for his roles as Maester Aemon on Game of Thrones and Grouty in Porridge, has died aged 93.
Vaughan described himself as a character actor, saying he did not have the looks to play romantic leads.
He specialised in characters with a tough edge – such as police officers, secret agents and authoritarian elders.
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Peter Vaughan, 93…. Dead!