Malcolm Muggeridge has been cited as the G. K. Chesterton of the latter twentieth century. He gained international renown as an author, journalist, media personality, and in his later years, as a leading spokesman for Christianity. He became a Catholic in1983 and In his later years expressed a growing concern about moral and ethical issues. His wit and style endeared him to many as he became a popular (and controversial) figure on radio and television. Muggeridge died on November 14, 1990.