Tom Hibbert obituary

Journalist known for his softly ruthless interview techniqueTom Hibbert, a former Observer columnist and mainstay of both Smash Hits and Q magazines, has died aged 59, from complications brought about by diabetes. His cavalier humour and softly ruthless interview technique earned him a wide following in the pop-cultural publications of the 1980s and 90s, as well as the affection and respect of his colleagues.Son of the historian Christopher Hibbert, Tom was born in Henley, Oxfordshire, and went ...

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