Death in Paradise pays tribute to Danielle Scott-Haughton
Death in Paradise returned to screens on Friday night, with the first episode of series 15 airing.
www.express.co.ukI can share what’s publicly known about Danielle Scott-Haughton as of now.
Direct answer
- Danielle Scott-Haughton, a BBC drama commissioning editor and a key figure behind Death in Paradise and Beyond Paradise, passed away in early January 2026 at a young age. Several outlets reported her death and the BBC/Death in Paradise publicly paid tribute to her work and impact [sources below].
Context and background
- Role and impact: She was the BBC Commissioning Editor for Death in Paradise and Beyond Paradise, and was described as a passionate advocate for Black creatives and storytelling across projects she supported.[1][2]
- Public tributes: Death in Paradise and related figures publicly expressed condolences, highlighting her energy, positivity, and commitment to nurturing talent and diverse narratives.[2][3][1]
- News coverage: Multiple outlets covered the announcement and the subsequent tribute in the first episode of the new series, noting the program’s acknowledgment of her contributions.[4][7][1]
Representative sources
- Death in Paradise pays tribute to Danielle Scott-Haughton (Express)[1]
- Who is Danielle Scott-Haughton as Death in Paradise pays tribute (WalesOnline)[2]
- BBC Death in Paradise team devastated by death of colleague (GB News)[3]
- Death in Paradise shares moving tribute to late BBC star (GB News)[4]
- Tributes pour in for Danielle Scott-Haughton (C21 Media)[5]
- IMDb obituary-style coverage (IMDb pages)[8][10]
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