TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan has died aged 68, a year after revealing he had been diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer.
Murnaghan was a journalist who worked on the BBC, ITV and Sky News.
In a statement from his family, they shared that he died at his north London home on Saturday, July 11.
Sharing, “It is with great sadness that the family of Dermot Murnaghan announces that he passed away at home in North London earlier this morning (11th July) at the age of 68 following a period of illness with prostate cancer.
“He died peacefully with his family at his side.
“The family wish to thank the medical teams who cared for Dermot with such sensitivity and extraordinary compassion throughout his illness.
“Also, for the many, many kind messages of goodwill that he received over the last year since his diagnosis of stage four prostate cancer and his subsequent campaigning to raise awareness for screening programmes for the disease.
“In accordance with his wishes, the funeral will be a small family ceremony.
“A memorial service for friends and colleagues will follow at St Bride’s Church, Fleet Street (the Journalists’ Church) later this year.
“The family request that anyone wishing to remember him considers supporting Prostate Cancer UK, Prostate Cancer Research and North London Hospice so that others may benefit from the research and care he received.”
— Dermot Murnaghan (@DermotMurnaghan) July 11, 2026
Dermot Murnaghan dies aged 68
Murnaghan was best known as the lead anchor for Sky News for 15 years, until his departure in 2023.
He had previously worked on Channel 4, ITV, and the BBC and had hosted quiz show Eggheads.
From September 2002 to December 2007, he was the main presenter on BBC Breakfast.
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Last year, Murnaghan revealed he had been diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer.
He used his diagnosis to become an outspoken advocate for men to get tested for prostate cancer.
At the time, Murnaghan said, "Early detection is crucial. And be aware, this disease can sometimes progress rapidly without obvious symptoms."
Murnaghan's career began at Channel 4 before hosting ITV shows The Big Story and News at 10 from 1993 to 1997.
