'Doctor Who' star helps 9-year-old boy with autism through a tough time

Losing a loved one is tough, especially as a child.

Actor Peter Capaldi, star of long-running British sci-fi series Doctor Who stayed in character as The Twelfth Doctor to help a 9-year-old boy named Thomas cope with the recent death of his nanny

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After Capaldi received a letter from Thomas, he responded with a heartwarming and encouraging video message telling him to look after himself, take care and be happy

Here is the wonderful message from The Doctor to my son Thomas: http://t.co/2tAG6Cl6CG I cannot thank Mr Capaldi enough for this#DoctorWho

— Ross Goodall (@iamthedoctor77) November 7, 2014 Read more...

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