The BBC newsreader George Alagiah has died at the age of 67 after being diagnosed with bowel cancer nine years ago. One of the BBC’s best-known journalists, he presented the BBC News at Six for two decades, having previously had a lengthy career as a foreign correspondent. Clive Myrie told BBC One O’Clock News viewers: ‘We loved him here at BBC News and I loved him as a mentor, colleague and friend.’ Another one of Alagiah’s colleagues, Naga Munchetty, broke down in tears while live on air reporting the news of his death. Speaking to listeners of her 5 Live show, she said: ‘Apologies for the emotion in my voice – he was so loved in our newsroom.’
BBC newsreader George Alagiah dies aged 67: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/jul/24/bbc-newsreader-george-alagiah-dies-aged-67
