Silent Witness star Emilia Fox breaks silence as show creator dies after terminal diagnosis Silent Witness star Emilia Fox has shared a gushing tribute to the show's creator after his sad death.
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.
Show creator Nigel McCrery died on Monday at the age of 71 following a "shock" terminal illness.
The TV show creator said that the diagnosis was in the back of his mind "all the time", and an emotional reaction could be set off by something like music.
