Statement on the death of Bill Deedes (“a dear friend”)
| Document type: | Speeches, interviews, etc. |
|---|---|
| Source: | Thatcher MSS (Churchill Archive Centre): THCR |
| Editorial comments: | |
| Importance ranking: | Major |
| Word count: | 43 words |
| Themes: | Autobiography (marriage & children), Conservative Party (history), Media |
Bill was a dear friend who will be greatly missed.
He had a uniquely distinguished career in politics and journalism. He managed to appeal to new generations just as effectively as he did to earlier ones.
I am deeply sorry at his passing.