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Steve Hewlett
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Hewlett (right) and Ashley Tabor-King
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Stephen Edward Hewlett
8 August 1958 Solihull, Warwickshire, England
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| Died | 20 February 2017 (aged 58) |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Manchester University |
| Occupation | Journalist |
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Rachel Crellin
(m. 2017) |
| Children | 3 |
Stephen Edward Hewlett (born August 8, 1958 – died February 20, 2017) was a well-known British journalist. He worked in newspapers, on radio, and on TV. He was also a visiting professor of Journalism at the University of Salford.
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Early Life of Steve Hewlett
Stephen Edward Hewlett was born on August 8, 1958. When he was a baby, he was adopted by Lawrence and Vera Hewlett. He later said his adoptive family was "fabulously caring and supportive."
Steve went to Harold Malley Grammar School in Solihull. He also attended the local sixth form college. In 1981, he finished his studies at Manchester University. While he was a student, he was very active in student groups.
Steve Hewlett's Career in Journalism
After college, Steve joined the BBC's training program for journalists. He became a researcher for popular TV shows like Nationwide and Watchdog.
In 1983, he moved to the new TV channel, Channel 4. There, he helped start current affairs shows such as The Friday Alternative and Diverse Reports.
Returning to the BBC
Steve went back to the BBC in 1987. He worked on other current affairs programs, including Brass Tacks. By 1995, he became the editor of Panorama. This is a famous TV series that makes documentaries about current events. He was the editor for the special interview of Diana, Princess of Wales by Martin Bashir.
After a time, Steve left the BBC again. He joined Carlton Television, where he was a managing director. In 2004, he took a break after Carlton merged with another company. During this time, he bought a holiday home.
Media Columnist and Radio Host
Steve Hewlett wrote columns about media for The Guardian and The Observer. Because of his writing, he was asked to create a new radio show for BBC Radio 4. This show was called The Media Show and started in 2008.
In 2011, Steve won the BBC's Nick Clarke Award. He won it for the best broadcast interview of the year. This was for his interview on The Media Show with Peta Buscombe. She was the head of the Press Complaints Commission at the time. Steve's interview helped show problems with how the commission handled a phone-hacking scandal.
Leading Sheffield Doc/Fest
Steve also became the chairman of Sheffield Doc/Fest in 2004. This is a big festival for documentary films. He helped make it one of the best documentary events in the world. He stepped down as chairman in 2011 but stayed on the board.
Sharing His Story
In 2016 and 2017, Steve shared his personal journey with cancer. He did a series of interviews with Eddie Mair on BBC Radio 4's PM program. He talked about his treatment for oesophageal cancer. In one interview, he described marrying his partner, Rachel, very quickly at the hospital. He also wrote a series of articles called "My cancer diary" for The Observer.
Personal Life and Passing
Steve Hewlett had three sons with his former partner, Karole Lange. In early 2017, he learned his cancer was very serious. He then married his partner, Rachel Crellin, who is also a journalist. They got married at the Royal Marsden Hospital.
Steve Hewlett passed away on February 20, 2017. He died from oesophageal cancer at the Royal Marsden Hospital. His family was with him, listening to Bob Dylan music.
