Dermot Murnaghan, one of Britain’s most respected TV Presenter, has died at the age of 68 after living with prostate cancer. His family confirmed that he passed away peacefully at his home in north London, surrounded by his loved ones.
In a heartfelt statement, the family said they were deeply saddened by his passing and expressed gratitude to the doctors, nurses and medical teams who cared for him with kindness and compassion throughout his illness.
Murnaghan revealed in June 2025 that he had been diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer. Following his diagnosis, he used his platform to encourage men, especially those over the age of 50 or those considered at higher risk, to get tested. He also called for routine prostate cancer screening through the NHS, hoping that greater awareness would help save lives.
Throughout a broadcasting career that lasted more than four decades, Murnaghan became one of the most familiar faces on British television. Before joining Sky News in 2007, he worked for the BBC, where he presented BBC Breakfast and regularly anchored the corporation’s flagship evening news programmes. He was also remembered for presenting ITV News, where he announced the tragic death of Princess Diana in 1997. In 2022, he was the Sky News presenter who informed viewers of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, another historic moment in British broadcasting.
Away from daily news, Murnaghan hosted the popular quiz show Eggheads and later presented Channel 5’s true crime series Killer Britain. He also launched the podcast Legends of News, where he interviewed some of the biggest names in journalism. The final episode was released earlier this year. Fans may also remember his brief appearance as a newsreader in the 2004 film Wimbledon.
During his illness, Murnaghan spoke openly about the support he received from Olympic cycling legend Chris Hoy, who is also living with advanced prostate cancer. He said Hoy encouraged him to stay positive and to see treatment as a way of fighting back against the disease.
His family has asked those wishing to honour his memory to consider supporting charities including Prostate Cancer UK, Prostate Cancer Research and North London Hospice. They hope donations will help improve cancer research and provide care for others facing similar battles.
A private funeral will be held for close family members, while a memorial service for friends, colleagues and members of the broadcasting community will take place later this year at St Bride’s Church in London’s Fleet Street. Dermot Murnaghan will be remembered as a trusted journalist, a dedicated broadcaster and a respected figure whose work informed millions of viewers over the years.
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