Britt Allcroft, "Thomas and Friends" creator, dead at 81
- Britt Allcroft, creator of Thomas & Friends, has died at the age of 81, as announced by filmmaker Brannon Carty on January 3.
- Allcroft co-created the series after securing the rights to Reverend W. Awdry's Railway Series, which debuted in 1984 and ran for 27 seasons.
- The show became a global phenomenon, inspiring spinoffs and merchandise, and introduced generations to Thomas the Tank Engine.
- Mattel expressed deep sadness over Allcroft's passing, highlighting her significant contributions to children's television and the Thomas franchise.
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Britt Allcroft, Creator of TV's 'Thomas the Tank Engine,' Dies at 81
Britt Allcroft, the woman behind the creation of the beloved children's TV show 'Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends,' has died. The post Britt Allcroft, Creator of TV’s ‘Thomas the Tank Engine,’ Dies at 81 appeared first on Breitbart.
'Thomas & Friends' creator Britt Allcroft dies at 81
Her daughter Holly Wright told the New York Times Britt Allcroft died on Christmas in Los Angeles.
Britt Allcroft Dies: Writer, Director & Producer Behind ‘Thomas the Tank Engine’ Was 81
Britt Allcroft, the producer who adapted Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends for television, has died. She was 81. According to Allcroft’s daughter Holly Wright, she died on Wednesday, Dec. 25 in Los Angeles, The New York Times reported. Allcroft was responsible for bringing Reverend Wilbert Awdry’s books The Railway Series to British TV in […]
Britt Allcroft, Producer Who Adapted ‘Thomas the Tank Engine’ for TV, Dies at 81
Britt Allcroft, a British television producer and writer who helped to develop “Thomas & Friends” based on “The Railway Series” books and its characters including Thomas the Tank Engine, died on Dec. 25, 2024. She was 81. Allcroft’s daughter, Holly Wright, confirmed her death to the New York Times. Director Brannon Carty announced her death […]
Britt Allcroft, 'Thomas the Tank Engine' TV Series Creator, Dies at 81
Brannon Carty, who worked with Allcroft on his 2023 'An Unlikely Fandom' documentary, announced her death in a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter)PA Images via Getty Britt AllcroftBritt Allcroft, creator of beloved children series Thomas the Tank Engine, has died. She was 81.On Thursday, Jan. 2, filmmaker, Brannon Carty announced the legendary producer's death in a poignant statement shared to X (formerly known as Twitter)."It is with great…
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