British broadcaster Dermot Murnaghan dies aged 68

Dermot Murnaghan, a prominent British broadcaster and journalist, has died at the age of 68. His family confirmed his passing, stating he died peacefully at his home in north London on Saturday morning following a battle with prostate cancer.

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It is with great sadness that the family of Dermot Murnaghan announces that he passed away at home in North London earlier this morning (11th July) at the age of 68 following a period of illness with prostate cancer.

Murnaghan enjoyed a distinguished career spanning five decades in journalism. He was widely recognized for his 15-year tenure as a lead anchor for Sky News. Throughout his career, he also presented news programs for Channel 4 and fronted flagship shows such as the ITV Evening News and the BBC News at Six and Ten.

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He died peacefully with his family at his side.

Last year, Murnaghan publicly shared his diagnosis of stage four prostate cancer, describing it as "incurable but it's not untreatable." Following his diagnosis, he became a dedicated advocate, actively campaigning to raise awareness for prostate cancer screening programs. His family has requested that those wishing to honor his memory consider supporting Prostate Cancer UK, Prostate Cancer Research, and North London Hospice.

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The family wish to thank the medical teams who cared for Dermot with such sensitivity and extraordinary compassion throughout his illness.