Andreas Whittam Smith, co-founder of the Independent, dies aged 88
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- Andreas Whittam Smith, co-founder of the Independent newspaper and former president of the British Board of Film Classification, has passed away at the age of 88. He was also the first editor of the Independent and served as the senior lay member of the Church of England from 2002 to 2017.
- Whittam Smith's death marks the loss of a significant figure in British journalism and media, reflecting on his contributions to the Independent and his leadership roles in various institutions, which have shaped public discourse and cultural standards in the UK.
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