TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan dies aged 68 a year after he revealed he had been diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer
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TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan dies aged 68 a year after he revealed he had been diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer. Murnaghan has also hosted the BBC's quiz programme Eggheads. A memorial service for friends and colleagues will follow at St Bride’s Church, Fleet Street (the Journalists’ Church) later this year. “The family request that anyone wishing to remember him considers supporting Prostate Cancer UK, Prostate Cancer Research and North London Hospice so that others may benefit from the research and care he received.” Many of Dermot’s colleagues from the world of broadcasting have paid tribute to him.
Furthermore, Charities including Prostate Cancer Research said they were “profoundly grateful” for the support Murnaghan gave their work, and praised his “remarkable honesty and courage” in raising awareness. Following his cancer diagnosis, Dermot became a passionate advocate for greater awareness of prostate cancer, warning that the disease can sometimes develop without obvious symptoms and encouraging eligible men to seek testing. Murnaghan died “peacefully” on Saturday morning “following a period of illness with prostate cancer”, his family said in a statement.
In addition, In 2017 the newsreader was 'wiped out' by a driver while he was cycling.
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TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan dies aged 68 a year after he revealed he had been diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer.
reliability moderate3/5 sourcesMurnaghan has also hosted the BBC's quiz programme Eggheads.
reliability moderate2/4 sourcesA memorial service for friends and colleagues will follow at St Bride’s Church, Fleet Street (the Journalists’ Church) later this year. “The family request that anyone wishing to remember him considers supporting Prostate Cancer UK, Prostate Cancer Research and North London Hospice so that others may benefit from the research and care he received.” Many of Dermot’s colleagues from the world of broadcasting have paid tribute to him.
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Charities including Prostate Cancer Research said they were “profoundly grateful” for the support Murnaghan gave their work, and praised his “remarkable honesty and courage” in raising awareness.
according to Evening StandardFollowing his cancer diagnosis, Dermot became a passionate advocate for greater awareness of prostate cancer, warning that the disease can sometimes develop without obvious symptoms and encouraging eligible men to seek testing.
according to Daily RecordMurnaghan died “peacefully” on Saturday morning “following a period of illness with prostate cancer”, his family said in a statement.
according to Evening StandardIn 2017 the newsreader was 'wiped out' by a driver while he was cycling.
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