![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/jack-whitehall-pays-tribute-to-gracious-and-talented-two-doors-down-creator-simon-carlyle/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/0_Jack-Whitehall.jpg&description=Comedian Jack Whitehall has paid tribute to his 'first ever script editor' Simon Carlyle following his untimely death at the age of 48 Comedian Jack Whitehall has remembered Simon Carlyle, the creator of Two Doors Down, as a "talented and gracious human being" following his untimely death at just 48 years old. The sad news of the TV writer's passing was confirmed by his manager, Amanda Davis. She praised Carlyle for being a "supportive and nurturing collaborator", while also describing him as a "wonderful person and a major comedic talent". Carlyle, alongside Gregor Sharp, co-created and penned the popular Scottish sitcom Two Doors Down. The show, set in the fictional Latimer Crescent, boasts a star-studded cast including Arabella Weir, Kieran Hodgson, Alex Norton, Doon Mackichan, and Jonathan Watson. Fans were thrilled when it was recommissioned for a seventh series earlier this year in February. Whitehall, who shot to fame with TV series like Bad Education and Fresh Meat, expressed his sorrow over Carlyle's death on Thursday. The 35 year old comedian tweeted: "So sad to wake up to this news. Simon was such a talented and gracious human being." He added: "He was my first ever script editor and I learned so much from him." Whitehall fondly remembered Carlyle as "so funny and charming and always such a joy to spend time with." Meanwhile, Dane Thomson, a self-proclaimed "superfan" who had the chance to meet Carlyle at Comic Con in Aberdeen this year, described him as a "sharp, funny and such a kind soul" with "genius comedy writing". Thomson confessed that he was "heartbroken" over the tragic news. "I was lucky enough to meet Simon after tweeting him for years as one (of many!) superfans," he told the PA news agency. Describing their encounter, he recalled: "When I met him in person he was so warm and kind and we had such a laugh." He added: "Before I left the event, he gave me the biggest hug. I've jokingly said to my friends that 'Simon's hugs need to be prescribed){kind=link}
Comedian Jack Whitehall has paid tribute to his ‘first ever script editor’ Simon Carlyle following his untimely death at the age of 48
Comedian Jack Whitehall has remembered Simon Carlyle, the creator of Two Doors Down, as a “talented and gracious human being” following his untimely death at just 48 years old.
The sad news of the TV writer’s passing was confirmed by his manager, Amanda Davis. She praised Carlyle for being a “supportive and nurturing collaborator”, while also describing him as a “wonderful person and a major comedic talent”.
Carlyle, alongside Gregor Sharp, co-created and penned the popular Scottish sitcom Two Doors Down. The show, set in the fictional Latimer Crescent, boasts a star-studded cast including Arabella Weir, Kieran Hodgson, Alex Norton, Doon Mackichan, and Jonathan Watson. Fans were thrilled when it was recommissioned for a seventh series earlier this year in February.
Whitehall, who shot to fame with TV series like Bad Education and Fresh Meat, expressed his sorrow over Carlyle’s death on Thursday. The 35 year old comedian tweeted: “So sad to wake up to this news. Simon was such a talented and gracious human being.” He added: “He was my first ever script editor and I learned so much from him.” Whitehall fondly remembered Carlyle as “so funny and charming and always such a joy to spend time with.”