Red Dwarf Co-Creator Rob Grant Passes Away


Author: The Daily News Now! February 27, 2026 Duration: 1:17
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Red Dwarf Co-Creator Rob Grant Passes Away

Red Dwarf co-creator Rob Grant has passed away at seventy. Known for his humor and creativity, Grant, alongside Doug Naylor, launched the beloved BBC sci-fi comedy in 1988. The series, featuring Craig Charles as Dave Lister, ran for twelve seasons and two specials, amassing a large fan base. Grants sudden passing was announced by his family, just after news of his first Red Dwarf novel in thirty years.

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