Dermot Murnaghan dies aged 68 after prostate cancer battle

Health & Fitness
11 Jul 2026 • 7:19 PM MYT
The Independent
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Dermot Murnaghan dies aged 68 after prostate cancer battle

  • Veteran broadcaster and former Sky News presenter Dermot Murnaghan has died at the age of 68.
  • Murnaghan was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer last summer and had been responding positively to treatment.
  • He expressed regret for not getting an earlier diagnosis, stating his cancer was too advanced for localised treatment.
  • Following his diagnosis, Murnaghan became an ambassador for Prostate Cancer Research to raise awareness about the need for screenings.
  • His extensive career included presenting ITV's News at Ten, BBC Ten O'Clock News, Channel 4 News, and hosting the true crime series Killer Britain.

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