ITV director of news Michael Jermey described him as “a towering figure in broadcasting in Northern Ireland”. Mr Reid had previously spoken publicly about his battle with leukaemia and received well wishes from former prime minister Tony Blair among others. During his time as political editor he interviewed seven prime ministers and well as US presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. It is with the utmost sadness that I have learned of the death of veteran journalist and former UTV political editor Ken Reid. Ken Reid was a giant of journalism and broadcasting in Northern Ireland at key moments for 30-years during the peace process.

Source: The Herald November 20, 2024 22:45 UTC