- Veteran broadcaster Dermot Murnaghan died on 11 July at the age of 68 following a period of illness with prostate cancer, having been a lead anchor for 15 years at Sky News and presenting for BBC, ITV, and Channel 4.
- Fellow news anchor Matt Barbet expressed profound shock at Murnaghan's death, stating it hit him 'like a ton of bricks,' especially as he had seen Murnaghan 'upbeat' and 'looking well' just months prior.
- Barbet is participating in Sir Chris Hoy’s Tour de 4 charity ride in Murnaghan’s memory, a ride they had hoped to complete together, and Murnaghan had also encouraged Barbet to undertake a PSA test.
- Their friendship, which developed through regular long-distance cycling, saw them complete 100km rides together, with Murnaghan offering Barbet advice and mentorship.
- Barbet is raising funds for Prostate Cancer UK through the Tour de 4, an event that brings together individuals affected by cancer, and has nearly reached his £3,000 target.
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