Newspaper columnist and broadcaster Rod Liddle dies aged 66
The columnist died in hospital in Middlesbrough on Sunday.
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"Rod was an inimitable journalistic force – brilliant, provocative and immensely talented."
— Rebekah Brooks , Executive
"Rod Liddle had a wonderful way with words and used his unique talent to speak for the readers."
— Ben Taylor , Executive
"Rod was a brilliant, fearless columnist who was much loved by all at The Sun."
— Victoria Newton , Executive
"Rod burst out of the speakers when he started his show on Times Radio."
— Tim Levell , Executive
Key People
Ben Taylor is the editor of The Sunday Times.
Rebekah Brooks is the CEO of News UK.
Rod Liddle was a newspaper columnist and broadcaster known for his provocative commentary.
Tim Levell is the programme director of Times Radio.
Victoria Newton is the editor-in-chief of The Sun.
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The columnist died in hospital in Middlesbrough on Sunday.
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