Dermot Murnaghan dies aged 68 after prostate cancer battle
TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan has died aged 68
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TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan has died aged 68. In their statement, his family confirmed that his funeral would be a private family ceremony, with a memorial service for friends and colleagues to be held later this year at St Bride’s Church on Fleet Street, known as the journalists’ church. Before joining Sky, Murnaghan presented flagship programmes including the ITV Evening News and BBC News at Six and BBC News at Ten.
Furthermore, However, Murnaghan’s cancer was too advanced for doctors to treat his prostate alone. “It blindsides you,” Murnaghan said of his diagnosis. “It was coming up to Christmas and the children were all coming home. Murnaghan was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer last summer and had been responding positively to treatment. The journalist said: "Some personal news...I’ve been diagnosed with Stage IV advanced prostate cancer.
In addition, The respected journalist enjoyed a broadcasting career spanning five decades and became one of the most recognisable faces in British television news. Dermot Murnaghan leaves behind a legacy as one of the most trusted broadcasters of his generation, both on screen and through his work raising awareness of prostate cancer. In 2017 the newsreader was 'wiped out' by a driver while he was cycling.
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TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan has died aged 68.
reliability moderate2/5 sourcesIn their statement, his family confirmed that his funeral would be a private family ceremony, with a memorial service for friends and colleagues to be held later this year at St Bride’s Church on Fleet Street, known as the journalists’ church.
reliability low1/2 sourcesBefore joining Sky, Murnaghan presented flagship programmes including the ITV Evening News and BBC News at Six and BBC News at Ten.
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However, Murnaghan’s cancer was too advanced for doctors to treat his prostate alone. “It blindsides you,” Murnaghan said of his diagnosis. “It was coming up to Christmas and the children were all coming home.
according to The IndependentMurnaghan was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer last summer and had been responding positively to treatment.
according to The IndependentThe journalist said: "Some personal news...I’ve been diagnosed with Stage IV advanced prostate cancer.
according to Liverpool EchoThe respected journalist enjoyed a broadcasting career spanning five decades and became one of the most recognisable faces in British television news.
according to MetroDermot Murnaghan leaves behind a legacy as one of the most trusted broadcasters of his generation, both on screen and through his work raising awareness of prostate cancer.
according to MetroIn 2017 the newsreader was 'wiped out' by a driver while he was cycling.
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Before joining Sky, Murnaghan presented flagship programmes including the ITV Evening News and BBC News at Six and BBC News at Ten.
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