Sitcom writer Alan Simpson passes away

Sitcom writer Alan Simpson passes away Alan Simpson of the writing duo Galton and Simpson passes away today at the age of 87. Simpson had undergone a long battle with lung disease before breathing his last breath. His manager, Tessa Le Bars revealed(प्रकाशित), “Having had the privilege (विशेषाधिकार) of working with Alan and Ray (Galton) for over 50 years, the last 40 as agent, business

manager and friend, and latterly as Alan’s companion and carer, I am deeply saddened to lose Alan after a brave battle with lung disease.” Galton’s family said there were no words to express their feelings at the death of Ray’s partner and family friend over the last 70 years. The pair created sitcoms including Hancock’s Half Hour and Steptoe and Son. Simpson and Galton met at Milford sanatorium in Guildford as teenagers, having both been diagnosed with tuberculosis. They went on to write television, film and stage scripts for stars including Peter Sellers, Leonard Rossiter and Frankie Howerd. The pair were even honoured with a Bafta fellowship last year. A statement from Galton and his family said, “From their first attempts at humour(हास्य)  in Milford sanatorium(आरोग्यआश्रम), through a lifetime of work together, the strength of Alan and Ray’s personal and professional bond was always at the heart of their success.”

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