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Russell T Davies: My Greatest Loss
29 Jul
Summary
- Writer's husband Andrew Smith died from aggressive glioblastoma.
- The couple were together for 20 years and married in 2012.
- Smith lived eight years after diagnosis, exceeding 18-month prognosis.
Screenwriter Russell T Davies recently shared the profound impact of his husband Andrew Smith's death, calling it his "greatest loss." Smith passed away in September 2018, after an eight-year fight against glioblastoma multiforme, an aggressive brain tumour. The couple, together for two decades, had married in 2012.
Davies recounted the initial shock of Smith's diagnosis, where his husband initially struggled to recall the specific type of brain tumour. The diagnosis of glioblastoma multiforme was discovered on a note left in Smith's bag. Despite being told his husband likely had only 18 months to live, Smith's resilience allowed him to live for eight years, a period Davies found "amazing."
During Smith's illness, Davies highlighted his husband's remarkable choice not to know his exact prognosis, believing it aided his fight. Davies also expressed deep gratitude for the support from Marie Curie nurses during Smith's final weeks, describing their presence as invaluable. Smith died at home with Davies and his sister present, a moment Davies found profoundly important.
