Former Observer Editor Donald Trelford Obituary

British journalist Donald Trelford passed away on January 27, 2023, at the age of 85.

Donald had fallen ill briefly before his demise. He is survived by a wife and 5 children.

Who Was Donald Trelford?

Donald Trelford was a British journalist and Editor of The Observer newspaper between 1975 to 1993.

He was awarded the international editor of the year in 1984.

Donald rose to from director of The Observer to chief executive in 1992.

Aside from his editorial duties, Donald served as professor of Journalism Studies at the University of Sheffield, chairman of the London Press Club, and member of the Advertising Standards Authority.

Donald was also a published author and a columnist.

In 2007, he was interviewed by  National Life Stories in line with the ‘Oral History of the British Press’ collection organized by the British Library..