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08/11/2013
John Cole Dies, Aged 85
A BBC political editor from Belfast, John Cole, has died, aged 85.
His family said: "While many people will remember John for his journalism and broadcasting, for us he was the most loving, funny and devoted husband, father and grandfather. We will miss him terribly, but have so many memories of the tremendous happiness he has brought into our lives."
David Cameron's official spokesman said: "The Prime Minister is deeply saddened by the news and would send his condolences, of course, to Mr Cole's family and friends.
"He is someone who contributed so much to British political life."
He died in Surrey on Thursday.
Cole was born in Belfast in 1927 and started his career on the Belfast Telegraph in 1945 before joining The Guardian, where he worked as labour correspondent, news editor and eventually deputy editor.
In 1975 he joined The Observer before moving to the BBC in 1981.
(CD/JP)
His family said: "While many people will remember John for his journalism and broadcasting, for us he was the most loving, funny and devoted husband, father and grandfather. We will miss him terribly, but have so many memories of the tremendous happiness he has brought into our lives."
David Cameron's official spokesman said: "The Prime Minister is deeply saddened by the news and would send his condolences, of course, to Mr Cole's family and friends.
"He is someone who contributed so much to British political life."
He died in Surrey on Thursday.
Cole was born in Belfast in 1927 and started his career on the Belfast Telegraph in 1945 before joining The Guardian, where he worked as labour correspondent, news editor and eventually deputy editor.
In 1975 he joined The Observer before moving to the BBC in 1981.
(CD/JP)
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