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James May Mourns Sudden Death of Friend Will Daws
9 Dec
Summary
- TV presenter James May announced the sudden death of his friend Will Daws.
- Will Daws, a co-founder of Plum Pictures, died unexpectedly on Monday.
- Daws was a frequent collaborator on several of May's popular factual series.

Broadcaster James May has announced the sudden death of his close friend and frequent collaborator, Will Daws. Daws, who was 57, passed away unexpectedly on Monday evening in London. As the co-founder of the production company Plum Pictures, he was a well-respected figure in the British television community and worked on numerous popular factual series with May, including 'James May's Toy Stories' and 'Our Man In Japan'.
The news of Daws's passing led to the postponement of an episode of May's series 'James May's Shed Load of Ideas', with May stating it was postponed out of respect. He shared a personal anecdote and a photograph of himself with Daws, remembering him as a "great bloke and a great mate." This heartfelt tribute prompted an outpouring of condolences from colleagues and viewers alike.
Other television personalities, including George Clarke, also paid tribute to Daws. Clarke, who worked with Daws on the 'Amazing Spaces' series, fondly remembered him as "Lord Daws," highlighting his ability to navigate challenges and his pioneering spirit. The loss is deeply felt across the television industry.




