Silent Witness legend dies just four months after terminal diagnosis Silent Witness' creator Nigel McCrery has died at the age of 71 following a "shock" terminal illness.
"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.".
The TV stalwart, who was also the creator behind New Tricks, received a terminal diagnosis in October last year and previously shared his sadness at knowing he won't see his grandchildren grow up.
These included The Footballers Who Fought And Died In The Great War, Into Touch: Rugby Internationals Killed in the Great War and Season in Hell: British Footballers Killed In The Second World War.
McCrery also wrote non-fiction books about sport, the First World War and the Second World War.
