Family Life
Troughton was married three times and he is survived by his second partner Ethel Margaret 'Bunny' Troughton. He had two daughters, four sons, one stepdaughter and stepson.
- Joanna Troughton, author and illustrator of children's books
- Jane Troughton
- David Troughton, actor
- Michael Troughton, actor
- Peter Patrick Troughton
- Mark Troughton, pastor of York Evangelical Church
Troughton's grandchildren include:
- Sam Troughton (son of David Troughton) is an actor, known for Robin Hood.
- Jim Troughton (son of David Troughton) plays professional cricket for Warwickshire
- Harry Melling (son of Joanna Melling, née Troughton) plays Dudley Dursley in the Harry Potter films.
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