Sir Andreas Whittam Smith, co-founder of the Independent, dies aged 88
Summary
Sir Andreas Whittam Smith, a key figure in British journalism and co-founder of The Independent newspaper, has died at the age of 88. He played an important role in creating a newspaper that did not follow any political party. He was also involved with the Church of England and film classification in the UK.Key Facts
- Sir Andreas Whittam Smith was one of the founders of The Independent in 1986.
- He was a journalist who worked at different British newspapers like the Financial Times and The Guardian.
- The Independent was the first major paper in the UK not aligned with any political party.
- Sir Andreas held a significant role in the Church of England's investment management from 2002 to 2017.
- He helped rate and approve films as President of the British Board of Film Classification.
- He was honored as a Commander of the British Empire in 2002 and became a knight in 2015.
- He passed away on November 29, surrounded by his family.
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