BAFTA Award-winning writer Stephen S. Thompson passed away at the age of 56. His death was announced by a statement his family released through his agent, Cassarotto Ramsay & Associates.
Stephen S Thompson was a British novelist of Jamaican background. He was a well-respected figure in the literature. His passing has rocked the literary world.
The writer was surrounded by his friends and family when he passed away peacefully on May 26. Here is more on the life and legacy of the writer.
How Did Stephen S Thompson Writer Die?
BAFTA-winning novelist Stephen S Thompson, best known for his drama Sitting in Limbo, passed away on May 26, 2022, at the age of 56 after a short battle with cancer.
Thompson was diagnosed with cancer just a month earlier. As cancer rapidly spread throughout, his body was unable to fight back the disease and finally gave up. During his last days, he spent time at his home receiving end-of-life care.
Thompson’s debut single drama Sitting in Limbo for BBC1 won him a British Academy Television Award for Best Single Drama at the 2021 British Academy Television Awards.
Stephen S Thompson Obituaries In Social Media
Tributes flowed on social media following the news of novelist Stephen S Thompson’s passing surfaced.
BAFTA took on Twitter to give their condolences for the death of the writer. They wrote that they were sorry to hear the news of his passing and shared their love with his family and friends at the difficult time.
Additionally, TV blogger and radio personality Elliot Gonzalez shared that Stephen’s career was just starting and he was sad about his passing. He further wrote that not everybody can write what Stephen wrote as his debut drama.
Also, BAFTA nominee casting director Carolyn McLeod also shared her condolences. British Urban Film Festival also shared their tribute. Chair of BAFTA, Krish Majumdar also took on Twitter to share his respect for the late friend and colleague Stephen.
Moreover, many tweets were shared by different people showering the love and respect for the novelist at the news of his passing.
Learn More About Stephen S Thompson
Stephen’s debut drama was based on the real experience of his brother’s fight against deportation from the UK. His brother, Anthony Bryan struggles at the British Windrush scandal, during which many British people with Caribbean roots were deported without any cause or justification was the subject of the BBC1 adapted drama.
The writer’s first novel Toy Soldier was a semi-autobiographical account of his adolescence. The 2000 book was very well received by the critics and the readers alike. His 2015 book No More Heroes was about the London terrorist bombings on July 7, 2005.
The author had written other books such as Missing Joe, and Meeting Under the Westway. Stephen S Thompson will be dearly missed.