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Rod Liddle, who edited BBC Radio 4's Today programme and presented political shows, has died at 66 after a short illness. His children paid tribute to their 'wonderful father'. He was known for his columns in The Sunday Times and The Sun, and had appeared on Come Dine With Me. Tributes came from Kemi Badenoch and Sunday Times editor Ben Taylor.
Rod Liddle, who worked as the editor of BBC Radio 4's Today and presented BBC political shows, has died aged 66 after a short illness, with his children paying an emotional tribute to their 'wonderful father'Liddle died at James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough on Sunday evening.
He served as editor of BBC Radio 4's Today programme, and fronted both the BBC Two political programme Weekend and BBC Four's The Talk Show. He had also previously featured on Come Dine With Me alongside Edwina Currie, Derek Hatton and Brian Paddick. In recent years he contributed columns to The Sunday Times and The Sun. His children released a statement honouring their father.
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. ", reports"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. " Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch was amongst those paying respects on social media to the distinguished columnist. Ms Badenoch wrote: "Just heartbreaking to hear the news about Rod Liddle.
I don't have the words to express how sad this is.
"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.
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