The Sunday Times and Sun columnist Rod Liddle has died aged 66 after a short illness, his family has announced. In a post on X, which included Mr Farage speaking to a group including Liddle, he said: "Extremely sad news that Rod Liddle is no longer with us. She said: "Just heartbreaking to hear the news about Rod Liddle. Rebekah Brooks, CEO of News UK, said: "Everyone at News UK is deeply shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden death of Rod Liddle. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementTim Levell, programme director of Times Radio, said: "Rod burst out of the speakers when he started his show on Times Radio.