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The Guardian - UK
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Kevin Rawlinson

Former Guardian journalist Chris Boffey, a ‘tenacious’ reporter and ‘great human being’, dies aged 74

Chris Boffey.
Chris Boffey was renowned for his story-telling and news-breaking abilities, as well as his sense of humour and dedication to supporting junior journalists. Photograph: Shirley Boffey

The former Guardian, Observer, Mirror and Telegraph journalist Chris Boffey has been described as a “brilliant raconteur” and “wonderful boss” after his death at the age of 74.

Boffey had a distinguished career as a reporter and served as head of news for four national newspapers. He also crossed the Westminster divide, spending time as a special adviser to the Blair-era education secretary Estelle Morris.

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