Piers Morgan details 'huge loss' as American satirist PJ O’Rourke dies aged 74

express.co.uk:

Piers Morgan, 56, was saddened to learn that PJ O’Rourke, an American satirist, had died at the age of 74. As a dedicated soldier of "shutting down woke-dom", as it were, the news came as a shock.The former Good Morning Britain presenter took to Twitter to share his condolences, detailing what a "huge loss" his passing is.Alongside a photo of O'Rourke, he wrote solemnly: "One of America’s smartest, funniest writers & the ultimate Gonzo journalist."Loved interviewing him, always so sharp & entertaining."Huge loss."A fan added: "A genuine superstar."Someone else penned fondly: "The CEO of the sofa...

who will now get to put his feet up properly- enjoy the rest, dude – you’ve earned it..."Another wrote: "Loved him. Didn’t necessarily agree with his politics but always so funny and acerbic.""Loved this man, my entry into his world was via The Bachelor Home Companion, how to Live Life Like a Pig at Uni have since read everything he wrote.

RIP," commented a fourth.The news of his death was confirmed by his publisher Grove Atlantic Inc, who revealed he had been ill in recent months.They said in a statement to NBC News: "Our dear friend and cherished Grove Atlantic author P.

J. O’Rourke passed away this morning from complications of lung cancer."A journalist and political satirist, O’Rourke wrote over twenty books on subjects as diverse as politics, cars, etiquette, and economics, including his two #1 New York Times Bestsellers, Parliament of W***es and Give War a Chance."His colleague Peter Sagal, also confirmed the news on their NPR radio show Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!He penned on Twitter: "I’m afraid it’s true.