W. F. Deedes 1913-2007
Our tribute to the life and works of Lord Deedes, the veteran Daily Telegraph journalist, Cabinet minister and for decades a national institution.
Baroness Thatcher, politicians, journalists and readers celebrated the "readers' best friend" at a packed memorial service.
A life in pictures, from Bill Deedes' service in the Second World War to the moment of his knighthood.
The respected journalist, Cabinet minister and decorated war hero W. F. Deedes has died at his Kent home after a short illness.
From Ronnie Wood impersonator to golfing partner, former Telegraph colleagues remember Bill Deedes.
- Roving reporter kept working to the very end
- Final column: The case of the doctored tapes
- To the last, he hoped to finish his column
- Final complete column: Darfur like Nazis
- 'Looking back on my 70 years of journalism'
- In his own words | In his own write
- Age never slowed him | Fond memories
- Two pleasant words: Lord Deedes
- Pay your tribute to Bill Deedes
W.F. Deedes: In his own words
Deedes' newspaper career began in 1931, and through the decades he reported on events that still resonate today.
W. F. Deedes and Princess Diana
Lord Deedes co-operated closely with Diana, Princess of Wales on anti-landmine campaigns and travelled with her to Bosnia.
Lord Deedes reports from Africa
The humanitarian crisis in Darfur became a personal mission for Lord Deedes, who visited Africa many times during his life.
Contribute to Lord Deedes' charity
Readers who would like to make a donation to his charitable trust can do so through The Daily Telegraph.
Monies received will be used to help better the lives of those in some of the most troubled parts of the world.
Readers wishing to donate should make cheques payable to 'The Lord Deedes of Aldington Charitable Trust'.
Please send cheque donations to: The Lord Deedes of Aldington Charitable Trust, c/o The Daily Telegraph, 111 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 0DT.