Broadcaster Rod Liddle dies aged 66 as 'incredibly proud' children pay emotional tribute

Broadcaster Rod Liddle dies aged 66 as 'incredibly proud' children pay emotional tribute Broadcaster Rod Liddle worked as the editor of BBC Radio 4's Today, and presented both the BBC2 political show Weekend and BBC Four's The Talk Show Broadcaster Rod Liddle has died after a short illness, aged 66. Liddle died at the James Cook University hospital in Middlesbrough on Sunday evening. He worked as the editor of BBC Radio 4's Today, and presented both the BBC 2 political show Weekend and BBC Four's The Talk Show. He also previously appeared on Come Dine With Me with Edwina Currie, Derek Hatton and Brian Paddick. More recently he was a columnist for The Sunday Times and The Sun. His children issued a statement paying tribute to their dad. 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. "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.” Tory leader Kemi Badenoch was among those taking to social media as she paid her own tribute to the esteemed 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."