Russell T Davies has paid tribute to the late Scottish writer. <\/p>
Ayr-born scriptwriter Simon Carlyle has died at 48, his manager Amanda Davis confirmed in a statement shared with PA Media.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am immensely sorry to confirm that Simon Carlyle has died at the age of 48,\u201d Davis said.<\/p>\n
\u201cSimon was a wonderful person and a major comedic talent. He was much respected across the industry both for the quality of his writing and for being a kind, funny, supportive and nurturing collaborator.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur thoughts and deepest sympathies go to his family, friends and colleagues.\u201d<\/p>\n
Carlyle was the creator of multi award-winning Scottish sitcom Two Doors Down, which he co-wrote alongside Gregor Sharp.<\/p>\n
The comedy drew from his own experiences growing up and coming out in Ayr, and stars Arabella Weir \u2013 whose character was inspired by Carlyle\u2019s own mother \u2013 Kieran Hodgson, Alex Norton, Doon Mackichan and Jonathan Watson.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou write what you know and bend it out of shape a little bit and turn it on its head,\u201d Carlyle told The Scottish Sun<\/a>.<\/p>\n The series was renewed for a seventh season earlier this year. Carlyle previously revealed he was ready to quit the industry and had applied for a job at Glasgow Airport before the show became a hit.<\/p>\n Carlyle\u2019s credits also include ITV\u2019s Changing Ends, about Alan Carr, and Boy Meets Girl.<\/p>\n Russell T Davies posted a tribute to his Instagram<\/a> alongside a picture of Carlyle.<\/p>\n \u201cSimon Carlyle was such a talent,\u201d Davies wrote. \u201cWriter and creator of Two Doors Down (with Gregor Sharp), Changing Ends, and the glorious Terri McIntyre. Decades of brilliant work. The genius!<\/p>\n \u201cHe had the ability to make people laugh over and over again, what a gift. Never forgotten. With love to his family and friends.\u201d<\/p>\n BBC bosses have also released statements paying their respects.<\/p>\n The creator of BBC One comedy series Two Doors Down, Simon Carlyle, has died aged 48, his manager has confirmed.https:\/\/t.co\/4BnfLhfqTR<\/a><\/p>\u2014 BBC Scotland (@BBCScotland) August 10, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote>