Newspaper columnist and broadcaster Rod Liddle dies aged 66
British journalist and broadcaster Rod Liddle has passed away at age 66 following a short illness. Known for his work with The Sun and The Sunday Times, he was remembered by colleagues as a significant and challenging voice in British media.
Why it matters
Liddle was a prominent figure in the British press whose career spanned decades, making his death a notable event in the UK media landscape.
By Emma Saunders Culture reporter Published 11 minutes ago Newspaper columnist and broadcaster Rod Liddle has died aged 66 after a short illness.
Liddle's children paid tribute to their father, who they described as their guide "on how to live an extraordinary life", while CEO of News UK, Rebekah Brooks, described him as "an inimitable journalistic force."
Brooks added that "he challenged conventional thinking and left an indelible mark on British journalism."
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