Tributes pour in for ‘hugely popular’ Mail on Sunday journalist Valerie Elliott after her death at age 67 – as family reveals she was still digging up stories shortly before she died
Valerie Elliott, a hugely popular Mail on Sunday journalist whose career in newspapers spanned more than four decades, has passed away at the age of 67.
During her distinguished Fleet Street career, Valerie was a political correspondent for the Sunday Telegraph and The Times, where she was also a consumer editor and country editor. She joined the MoS in 2011 and brought with her expertise in a wide range of areas.
Colleagues remember her kindness, warmth and generosity. She was especially encouraging to young reporters.
Her family said Valerie was still digging up stories shortly before her death.
Mail on Sunday Editor David Dillon said: ‘Val was a brilliant old school journalist. Her many firsts were won by charm and an impeccable contact book. She also brought a touch of class to our newsroom.
“She will be sadly missed.”
Valerie met her future husband, Tony, while working as a trainee reporter at the Western Mail in Cardiff. She also leaves behind two sons, James and Charles.
During her distinguished Fleet Street career, Valerie was a political correspondent for the Sunday Telegraph and The Times, where she was also a consumer editor and country editor. She joined the MoS in 2011 and brought with her expertise in a wide range of areas
