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Journalist Rod Liddle has passed away. He was 66.
After battling a short illness, the Times Radio presenter breathed his last on Sunday, August 3rd.
According to media reports, the 66-year-old died in a Middlesbrough hospital yesterday evening after a short illness, News UK said.
The deceased media person's three children, Wilder, Tyler and Emmy, paid a heart-wrenching tribute as they stated utter "shock and grief" in the statement.
"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," the kids lamented.
The grieving children continued mourning, writing, "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," they added.
For those new to the room, Rod Liddle rose to prominence with his service at The Sunday Times and as a Sun columnist.
He previously served as editor of BBC Radio 4's Today programme and has more recently been presenting shows on Times Radio.
Apart from his children, Liddle's co-employers also reflected shock at his sudden death and paid tribute to a writer who was one of Britain's best-known journalists.
Tributes pour in after Rod Liddle's death
Rebekah Brooks, the chief executive of News UK, called Liddle "an inimitable journalistic force - brilliant, provocative and immensely talented."
The Sunday Times’ editor, Ben Taylor, also grieved over the loss, saying his legacy will remain in the hearts, as they would "miss him desperately."
He embarked on his journalistic career as the BBC's junior producer on the Today programme in 1988.
Rod Liddle is survived by his life partner, Alicia Monckton, with whom he got married in 2008 and shares three kids.
