Irish Examiner View: Harold Evans, 1928-2020 - A principled, brave champion

Harold Evans, former editor of The Sunday Times and editor-at-large for the Reuters news agency, died of congestive heart failure, his wife Tina Brown said. 

Every profession throws up individuals so exceptional that they become known outside the bubble they share with their colleagues. 

Harold Evans, who died aged 92 on Wednesday, was one. He was one of the most influential media figures of his generation.