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Niven's avatar

We met in 2014, both editing episodes of Powers season 1. We went on to work together on a further two TV series.

Since then we would meet 2-3 times a year for lunch and discuss the industry, current projects and life…He was such a proud father and would always glow as he told me how his son Peter was progressing, supplemented with gorgeous photos.

Toby was a great friend, a loving husband, father and a wonderful, generous human being.

A terrible loss.

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Vivian Kerr's avatar

Thank you for sharing this, Niven. Seeing Toby and Peter together was so sweet. He was such a devoted father, in addition to being a great editor and colleague.

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Paul's avatar

I never got to know Toby as an editor as our boys were friends and we met through their school. Reading this really showed a glimpse of how he was as a creator, in his element. Thank you for sharing this. He is missed dearly.

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Vivian Kerr's avatar

Thanks, Paul. Toby was truly special.

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Jennifer Mullins's avatar

I'm so sorry to hear about the death of your friend Toby and the pain that comes with it. What a beautiful tribute to a life will lived!

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Vivian Kerr's avatar

Thank you, Jennifer.

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Alam Bell's avatar

Tobby was a friend of mine. It is impossible for me understand he has passed.

You could not have written a better tribute to the man I knew him to be. He was such a fine person and the kind of friend that picked up where we left off even when years had passed. Your article has me in tears. Knowing that his last film was with someone who appreciated his value and humanity helps me to feel that inspite of his short time here on earth he spent it well. May he rest in peace. Alan Edward Bell ACE

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Vivian Kerr's avatar

Thank you, Alan, this is so kind. Toby did so much for me as a director. I'm so grateful I got to work with him.

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