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Frank Johnson passes away

December 15th, 2006 5:09 pm// Bel //

I have just heard that Frank Johnson, one of the wittiest comment writers of our times, died this morning. I will greatly miss reading his Saturday columns in the Daily Telegraph. His unique style always had me chuckling over breakfast. Frank Johnson had a knack for turning out the most apt phrases. In fact, contemporary lore has it that it was he who coined the term ‘the chattering classes’. My condolences to his family and friends.

3 Responses to “Frank Johnson passes away”

  1. Matt M Says:
    December 15th, 2006 at 5:36 pm

    Not being a regular reader of the Telegraph, I’ve never really come across the man - though, from the glowing tributes he’s recieved, I clearly need to check out his work.

  2. Jeremycj Says:
    December 16th, 2006 at 12:00 am

    Yup, a loss indeed

  3. Ellee Says:
    December 16th, 2006 at 4:45 pm

    Yes, I think his wife was a very, very lucky lady.

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