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Sir Bernard Ingham, Margaret Thatcher’s longtime press secretary, has died at the age of 90 after a brief illness, his family has announced.
The former journalist died today along with his family, according to a statement.
His son John said:
My family would like to thank his Nursing Home, Tapwood Gate, in Caterham, Surrey, and his previous caregivers for their excellent care and support while he lived at home.
“In the wider world, he is known as Margaret Thatcher’s Chief Press Secretary, a formidable operator in politics and the jungles of Whitehall.
“But to me he was a father and a great father. He was a fellow football fan and a beloved grandfather and great-grandfather. My family will miss him very much.”
Born 21 June 1932 and educated at Hebden Bridge Grammar School, Lord Bernard began his journalism career at the age of 16 in a local West Yorkshire newspaper.
He worked for The Guardian before becoming a government spokesman, but established himself as a bitter enemy of ‘Spin’, criticizing those who practice ‘black magic’.
Lord Bernard treated the media as Lady Thatcher’s press secretary, except during Thatcher’s first few months as prime minister.
He was knighted in honor of her resignation and wrote a book about his life at No 10, Kill The Messenger.
Lord Bernard was married to former police officer Nancy Ingham for 60 years. She passed away in her 2017. He has his 1 son, 2 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
This story is being updated.