The BBC newsreader George Alagiah has died at the age of 67 after being diagnosed with bowel cancer nine years ago, his agent has said.
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.
Alagiah died peacefully on Monday morning “surrounded by his family and loved ones”, according to his agent, Mary Greenham.
She said: “George fought until the bitter end but sadly that battle ended earlier today. George was deeply loved by everybody who knew him, whether it was a friend, a colleague or a member of the public. He simply was a wonderful human being. My thoughts are with [his wife] Fran, the boys and his wider family.” » | Hannah J Davies and Jim Waterson | Monday, July 24, 2023
George Alagiah was a superb journalist and newsreader. In addition, he had an extremely cultured and mellifluous voice; so his delivery was extremely pleasant. In fact, altogether, he was a very distinguished gentleman. That in itself is relatively rare these days. George Alagiah will be sorely missed by so many. R.I.P. – © Mark Alexander
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