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Newspaper columnist and broadcaster Rod Liddle dies aged 66
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- Rod Liddle, a columnist for The Sun, Sunday Times, and The Spectator, passed away at James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough, prompting heartfelt tributes from his family and colleagues.
- His children described him as a guiding figure on "how to live an extraordinary life," praising his strength even during his final weeks in hospital.
- Liddle was known for his fearless and often controversial journalism, including being the first journalist to have an online blog censured by the Press Complaints Commission.
- Editors from The Sunday Times and The Sun highlighted his unique talent, sharp wit, and fearless commentary, noting his significant impact on readers and colleagues alike.
- Beyond his professional achievements, Liddle was remembered for his warmth, humor, and the lively atmosphere he brought to social gatherings at The Sun.
