Russell T Davies mourns late husband Andrew Smith's death

Welsh screenwriter Russell T Davies, known for reviving Doctor Who and creating series such as Queer As Folk, spoke on the "On the Marie Curie Couch" podcast about the death of his husband, Andrew Smith. Smith died in September 2018 after an eight‑year battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Davies described the loss as his "greatest loss" and recalled holding Smith's hand during his final moments.

He explained that Smith had deliberately chosen not to learn his prognosis, which was initially estimated at 12‑18 months. Smith ultimately lived far beyond that, surviving eight years after diagnosis. Davies praised the care provided by Marie Curie nurses during Smith's final weeks and noted that the experience deepened his appreciation for the charity's work. In 2026, Davies publicly celebrated the first anniversary of his new relationship with Oliver Cole, marking his first publicly disclosed partnership since Smith's death.