Silent Witness creator Nigel McCrery dies aged 71
His drama's 28th series aired earlier this year.
Nigel McCrery, the creator of TV shows including the long-running hit Silent Witness, has died at the age of 71.
McCrery was also responsible for creating and penning New Tricks, using his own experience serving in the police as the basis of both popular BBC dramas.
His agent confirmed the news of McCrery’s death to the BBC ‘with a heavy heart’, saying the writer would be ‘greatly missed’.
McCrery, who was also a published author, was diagnosed with a terminal illness in October 2024.
His agent told BBC News: ‘It’s with a heavy heart that we share the news of screenwriter, author and producer Nigel McCrery’s passing.
‘As the creative mind behind such hits as the much loved long running BBC drama series Silent Witness and New Tricks, Nigel captivated and inspired audiences for years with his work.
‘His numerous contributions to the arts will always be remembered. Nigel had an incredible career and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with his family at this time.’
Silent Witness has aired since 1996, with its 28th series broadcast earlier this year.
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