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Influential Journalist Chris Boffey Passes Away at 74

2/16/2026

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Chris Boffey, a journalist for major UK publications, died at 74 and is survived by his wife and two sons.
He held leadership roles at the Guardian, the Observer, and the Mirror.
He advised Education Secretary Estelle Morris and broke stories on Gary Glitter and the Wests.
Colleagues recalled him as fearless and influential, beginning in local papers and ending as Guardian news editor.

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Story summary

Chris Boffey, a journalist for major UK publications, died at 74 and is survived by his wife and two sons.
He held leadership roles at the Guardian, the Observer, and the Mirror.
He advised Education Secretary Estelle Morris and broke stories on Gary Glitter and the Wests.
Colleagues recalled him as fearless and influential, beginning in local papers and ending as Guardian news editor.