A. A. Gill
A. A. Gill | |
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Gill in a 2011 interview | |
| Born | Adrian Anthony Gill 28 June 1954 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Died | 10 December 2016 (aged 62) Hammersmith, London, England |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Spouses | |
| Partner | Nicola Formby (1995–2016; his death) |
| Children | 4 |
Adrian Anthony Gill (28 June 1954 – 10 December 2016) was a British writer, best known for writing about food and travel, and for his work in television. Publications he contributed to included The Sunday Times, wrote for Vanity Fair, GQ, and Esquire, and he also published numerous books.
After failing to establish himself as an artist, Gill wrote his first piece for Tatler in 1991 and joined The Sunday Times in 1993.
Known for his sharp wit, and often controversial style, Gill was widely read and won numerous awards for his writing. On his death he was described by one editor as "a giant among journalists." His articles were the subject of numerous complaints to the Press Complaints Commission.