Rew Nurse, a talented artist specialising in Graffiti murals and artwork has died, in a statement released by his family.
Tributes have poured in, including from Central Tramway in Scarborough:
The team at Central Tramway would like to pass our condolences to all of Rew Nurse family and friends.
Just over a year and a half ago we had to work with and witness Rew’s special talents as he turned our bottom station into one of Scarborough’s most iconic viewpoints.
As an artists his work was stunning and as a person he was much loved throughout Scarborough.
Thank-you for being part of our journey xxx

Julian Caddy, former Festival Director at Scarborough Fair, shared a video of Rew picking up a Scarborough Fair award for Best Workshop, along with this tribute:
I am devastated to hear that Rew Nurse has passed away. He was a brilliant artist, much loved and respected across Scarborough, so great to work with and above all a really kind man. I send my deepest condolences to his family and friends. Meanwhile, here are some happy memories from our collaborations and his award-winning moment last year at The Scarborough Fair Awards. Rest in peace, Rew. You will be sorely missed but you leave a legacy that will be remembered.
Rew worked alongside Scarborough Athletic to create a special print to help support the club. The football club said:
Everyone at Scarborough Athletic FC is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Rew Nurse.
A proud supporter of the club alongside his family, we most recently teamed up with Rew for the limited edition prints, with his incredible artwork raising money for the club. Rew's talent and Boro murals can be seen all over the town.
We send our love and condolences to Jordan and all of Rew's family and friends at this difficult time

Rew leaves a legacy of art in many public spaces in and around Scarborough, alongside many bedroom walls.
Schools like Wheatcroft School and St. Augustine's School in Scarborough have large graffiti murals on their exterior walls.



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