British journalist and broadcaster Rod Liddle has died at the age of 66, as reported by RTE.ie. The news was confirmed on Monday, August 3, 2026, with multiple outlets, including The Guardian, BBC, and Sky News, carrying the story.
Liddle was best known for his work as a columnist for the Sunday Times and The Sun, as well as his earlier role as editor of the BBC’s Today programme. His career spanned decades, during which he built a reputation as a provocative and often divisive figure in British media, according to The Irish Times.
The Guardian and Sky News both noted his long-running columns in the two major British newspapers, where his opinions frequently generated public debate. RTE.ie described him simply as a journalist and broadcaster, while the BBC referred to him as a newspaper columnist and broadcaster in their reporting.
Liddle’s death marks the end of a career that saw him move from radio journalism at the BBC to a prominent place in print commentary. His time at Today placed him at the helm of one of the UK’s most influential news programmes before he shifted to opinion writing.
Further details regarding the circumstances of his death or surviving family members have not been included in the initial reports. Tributes and additional coverage are expected to emerge in the coming days as colleagues and readers respond to the news.
What to watch next: Look for fuller obituaries and tributes from the publications he wrote for and the broadcasters he worked with.
