The Spectator’s publisher, Freddie Sayers:Everyone at the Spectator is devastated by the news that our beloved columnist and friend Rod has died. We knew that he had been unwell for some time but had been hoping for a recovery and return to the writing which Spectator readers loved and looked forward to every week. Former editor of The Spectator, Fraser Nelson:Rod Liddle was the greatest satirist since Swift; loved by Spectator readers who he loved back in return. Former chairman of The Spectator, Andrew Neil:Shocked to learn that Rod Liddle had died. Former editor of The Spectator, Matthew d’Ancona:One of the many privileges of editing The Spectator was working with Rod Liddle.