Danielle Scott-Haughton, who was a leading TV producer who worked on Death in Paradise and EastEnders, has died aged 37 leading to tributes from a host of colleagues and fans
Death In Paradise and Beyond Paradise’s commissioning editor has died aged just 37, prompting an outpouring of tributes across social media. The devastating news of the BBC’s Danielle Scott-Haughton passing was first announced by The British Blacklist before being confirmed on Death in Paradise’s official Instagram page.
The tribute read: “We are heartbroken to share the passing of Danielle Scott-Haughton, a brilliant BBC Commissioning Editor, producer, and a cherished friend of The British Blacklist and the wider Black British creative community. Danielle truly showed up. In action, care, and belief. She was a steadfast supporter of Black creatives, Black stories, and Black-led platforms, always believing our stories deserved space, scale, and respect.”
The corporation is yet to release an official statement regarding the producer’s untimely death. Death in Paradise released an emotional tribute on their official show Instagram.
It read: “We were devastated to learn of the passing of our friend and colleague Danielle Scott-Haughton. Dani was the BBC Commissioning Editor for Death in Paradise and Beyond Paradise and was a passionate champion of both shows, as well as every programme she worked on.
“It is impossible to put into words the energy and joy she brought with her each time she visited our shoots, or the wonderful collaboration of working with her. Her enthusiasm, positivity and determination not only to make every project as good as it could be, but also to take care of the people and world around her, was infectious and inspiring.
“We will all miss her enormously. Our thoughts are with her family, friends and colleagues at this difficult and very sad time.” Following the announcement, numerous well-known personalities and supporters expressed their condolences online.
Radio host Clara Amfo wrote: “We love her beyond measure,” whilst relationship expert Paul C Brunson from Celebs Go Dating commented: “May Dani rest in paradise [dove emoji].”, reports the Express.
Lorraine’s Ria Hebden shared: “The saddest news. Thinking of all her family and loved ones [heartbroken emoji, white dove emoji],” with comedian Eddie Kadi posting four heartbroken emojis.
Brought up by her Jamaican grandparents, something she treasured deeply, Danielle began her professional journey as a multi-talented creator, working across production, writing and directing on various ventures including Dear Jesus and The Alexis Show.
Prior to her tenure at the BBC, Danielle spent seven years at Balloon Entertainment, where she held the roles of Development Executive and Executive Producer on Champion, a groundbreaking musical by Candice Carty-Williams for BBC One and Netflix.
In her role as Commissioning Editor, Drama at the BBC, she played a pivotal part in the creation of many cherished programmes, including EastEnders, Just Act Normal, Death in Paradise, and Beyond Paradise, where she served as executive producer on the BBC’s contribution.
She was instrumental in bringing major adaptations and original content to the screen, such as A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder in 2024 and Towards Zero.
Source: Mirror
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