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Britt Allcroft, who co-created the beloved Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends children's series, has died. She was 81.

Britt Allcroft, the creator of the “Thomas the Tank Engine” series, has died. She was 81. Filmmaker Brannon Carty shared the news of Allcroft’s death on Instagram on Friday, Jan. 3.

Britt Allcroft, who co-created the beloved "Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends" children's series, has died. She was 81. "It is with great sadness that I share with you the passing of Britt Allcroft ...

Allcroft’s death was announced by filmmaker Brannon Carty, who knew Allcroft from their work together on the 2023 documentary An Unlikely Fandom: The Impact of Thomas the Tank Engine.