A. A. Gill | |
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 Gill in a 2011 interview | |
| Born | Adrian Anthony Gill 28 June 1954 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Died | 10 December 2016 (aged 62) London, England |
| Occupation | Columnist, author |
| Spouses | |
| Partner | Nicola Formby (1995–2016; his death) |
| Children | 4 |
Adrian Anthony Gill (28 June 1954 – 10 December 2016) was a Scottish journalist, critic, and author. Best known for his food and travel writing, he was also a television critic, was restaurant reviewer of The Sunday Times, wrote for Vanity Fair, GQ, and Esquire, and published numerous books.
After failing to establish himself as an artist, Gill wrote his first piece for Tatler in 1991 and joined The Sunday Times in 1993.[1][2]
Known for his sharp wit, and often controversial style, Gill was widely read and won numerous awards for his writing. On his death he was described by one editor as "a giant among journalists." His articles were the subject of numerous complaints to the Press Complaints Commission.
- ^ Silver, James (7 May 2007). "'My opinion is worth more than others'". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 24 April 2012.
- ^ Murguía, Verónica (26 February 2017). "Memorias de Adrian" [Memoirs of Adrian]. La Jornada (Semanal Arte y Pensamiento las Rayas de la Cebra) (in Spanish). Retrieved 26 February 2017.
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