Journalist and broadcaster Rod Liddle dies aged 66
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- British journalist and broadcaster Rod Liddle has died at 66 after a short illness.
- A columnist for The Sun and The Sunday Times, and former editor of BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Liddle was remembered by his children and media colleagues as an inimitable, witty, and fearless journalistic force.
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Rod Liddle, a prominent British journalist and broadcaster, known for his columns in The Sun and The Sunday Times and his role as a former editor of BBC Radio 4's Today programme, has died at the age of 66 after a short illness.
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, called him "an inimitable journalistic force."
Brooks added that "he challenged conventional thinking and left an indelible mark on British journalism."
Liddle, a columnist for the Sun and the Sunday Times, died at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough on Sunday evening.
A former editor of BBC Radio 4's flagship Today programme, he also had a weekly column in the Spectator, as well as a show on Times Radio.
His children, Wilder, Tyler and Emmy, said: "We're all very saddened and shocked at the sudden passing of our wonderful father.
"He raised us much as you might imagine, to be inquisitive, brave and always humorous.
"Even in hospital in the last few weeks, he consistently held the room and never let the awful situation show.
"He has left a legacy that we are all incredibly proud of, he will always be our guide on how to live an extraordinary life."
Ben Taylor, editor of The Sunday Times, said: "Rod Liddle had a wonderful way with words and used his unique talent to speak for the readers, highlighting the cant and absurdity that bedevils modern life. He was also supremely entertaining and for years his column was the first that many turned to every Sunday. We will miss him desperately."
Victoria Newton, editor-in-chief of The Sun, said: "Rod was a brilliant, fearless columnist who was much loved by all at The Sun.
"A champion of press freedom, no topic was off-limits, and his writing – as funny as it was excoriating – was simply exceptional.
"A terrific observer of the frailties of our political class, he will be remembered for his razor sharp wit and for his huge intellect.
"But on The Sun floor he will also be remembered for his warmth and humour and for the belly laughs we had at his wildly entertaining lunches and dinners where he would hold court.
"He will be hugely missed by The Sun's staff and by his many, many loyal readers."
Tim Levell, programme director of Times Radio, said: "Rod burst out of the speakers when he started his show on Times Radio. Listeners already knew about his wit and his proudly anti-conventional views.
"But his wide learning, dedication and comedic timing were a delight and surprise to many. His show brightened Saturday mornings enormously and he will be greatly missed."
A BBC spokesperson said: "We're sorry to hear of the death of former BBC journalist, producer and Today editor, Rod Liddle. He led the flagship Radio 4 programme during an extraordinary time in British politics and through a series of award-winning investigations.
"Rod has left a substantial mark on the world of journalism. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and colleagues."
