Best known as the long-time political editor of UTV, he had previously spoken publicly about his battle with leukaemia
Ken Reid's career in journalism began in 1977. He went on to report on many of the worst atrocities of the Troubles before chronicling the peace process. Photograph: Matt Mackey/PressEye/PAVeteran Northern Ireland journalist Ken Reid has died at the age of 69 after an illness, his family has announced.
Mr Reid had previously spoken publicly about his battle with leukaemia and received well wishes from former prime minister Tony Blair among others.He was married to Liz and was father to three children – Gareth, Sarah and Sophie – and a grandfather. During his time as political editor he interviewed seven prime ministers and well as US presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama.“He will be enormously missed by colleagues in UTV and right across the wider ITV.”
Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O’Neill expressed her condolences Mr Reid’s family, describing him as “a true giant in local journalism, and an all-round gentleman”. Earlier this year, he was honoured with the Chancellor’s Medal for services to journalism, along with former BBC political editor, Stephen Grimason.Speaking to the PA news agency about his career earlier this year, Mr Reid said: “You don’t make progress in Northern Ireland unless you take risks – that’s the lesson .”
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