Playwright Gray Dies

British playwright SIMON GRAY has died. He was 71.

Gray died in London on Wednesday (06Aug08) following a long battle with cancer.

The writer penned dozens of plays for TV and radio, as well as enjoying success on Broadway. His most famous works include Otherwise Engaged and Butley - which starred Nathan Lane in its 2006 Broadway revival.

His most recent memoir, The Last Cigarette, is currently being cast for the London stage.