Bernard Levin dies at 75 By Patrick Sawer, Evening Standard 9 August 2004 Bernard Levin, one of British journalism's most prolific, famous and outspoken voices, has died at the age of 75. For over a quarter of a century he wrote two, sometimes three columns a week for The Times on subjects as diverse as smoking bans, Britain's electoral system, the decline of West End theatre and the government of Singapore. At his height he set the agenda for the day's debate and though he infuriated many with his views and his style, he built up a loyal following among...