TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan dies aged 68
Summary
TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan, known for his work on BBC, ITV, and Sky News, has died at age 68. He had been diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer a year before his death and had campaigned for men to get tested and screened for the disease.Key Facts
- Dermot Murnaghan died peacefully at home in North London with his family present.
- He was 68 years old and had been diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer the previous year.
- Murnaghan worked on major British news programs including ITV Evening News and BBC News at Six and Ten.
- He hosted BBC Breakfast from 2002 to 2007 and the quiz show Eggheads for 11 years.
- After his diagnosis, he urged men over 50 or at high risk to get prostate cancer screening.
- His family thanked the public for their support during his illness and awareness campaign.
- Murnaghan also worked for Sky News from 2007 to 2023 and made documentaries about crime in Britain.
- He started a podcast called Legends of News where he talked with experienced journalists about important news stories.
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