Rod Liddle, influential UK columnist, dies at 66 after brief illness

Renowned British columnist Rod Liddle has died at 66 after a short illness at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough. A prolific figure across The Sun, The Sunday Times, Spectator, BBC Radio 4, and Times Radio, Liddle was known for his provocative writing and controversial views, drawing praise from family and media colleagues while previously facing a PCC censure. Tributes from family and News UK highlighted his uncompromising voice and impact on British journalism.