Dermot Murnaghan passes away (1957 - 2026) (UK) - UK News - 11/Jul/2026

x2 reports. Broadcasters and politicians have paid tribute to TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan, who has died a year after he revealed he had been diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer. His birthday was last December. (26 December 1957 - 11 July 2026). The former BBC, ITV and Sky News journalist was 68. "It is with great sadness that the family of Dermot Murnaghan announces that he passed away at home in North London earlier this morning," his family said in a statement posted to his X account. "He died peacefully with his family at his side." A fixture on British TV news across five decades, he presented flagship programmes including the ITV Evening News and the BBC News at Six and Ten. Murnaghan was a main presenter of BBC Breakfast from September 2002 to December 2007 and also hosted quiz show Eggheads. After revealing his diagnosis last summer, he became an outspoken advocate for men to get tested for the condition. "Needless to say my message to all men over 50, in high risk groups, or displaying symptoms, is get yourself tested and campaign for routine prostate screening by the NHS," he said. "Early detection is crucial. And be aware, this disease can sometimes progress rapidly without obvious symptoms." His family thanked the public "for the many, many kind messages of goodwill that he received over the last year since his diagnosis of Stage IV prostate cancer and his subsequent campaigning to raise awareness for screening programmes for the disease". Common prostate cancer symptoms can include needing to urinate more frequently, particularly at night; difficulty starting to urinate, weak flow and it taking a long time; and blood in urine or semen. However, there may be no sign or symptoms for years. There is an 'Obituaries' playlist on this channel under "People (& famous animals) - Obituaries (2016+)" here:    • People (& famous animals) - Obituaries (20...   #dermotmurnaghan #RIP #Obituary Wikipedia: Dermot John Murnaghan was an English media personality, notable as a journalist, news reporter and television host. He presented for numerous networks, including Channel 4, CNBC Europe, Independent Television News and BBC News.