The media personality was a long-term news presenter, best known for his 15-year tenure as a lead anchor for Sky News. He also presented the news for Channel 4, as well as flagship programmes such as the ITV Evening News and the BBC News at Six and Ten during his career as a journalist and broadcaster.
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Former News Presenter Dermot Murnaghan Dies Aged 68
Jul 11, 2026 | The former BBC, ITV and Sky News journalist Dermot Murnaghan "died peacefully" on Saturday “following a period of illness with prostate cancer”, his family said in a statement.
The media personality was a long-term news presenter, best known for his 15-year tenure as a lead anchor for Sky News. He also presented the news for Channel 4, as well as flagship programmes such as the ITV Evening News and the BBC News at Six and Ten during his career as a journalist and broadcaster.
The media personality was a long-term news presenter, best known for his 15-year tenure as a lead anchor for Sky News. He also presented the news for Channel 4, as well as flagship programmes such as the ITV Evening News and the BBC News at Six and Ten during his career as a journalist and broadcaster.
