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BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty was left in tears during her BBC Five Live broadcast after learning of the death of BBC newsreader George Alagiah, while live on air. Naga, who was audibly upset, interrupted the radio station's sports news section, announcing: "We've just had the news that our colleague, BBC presenter Geoge Alagiah - you all know him - who has been living with bowel cancer since 2014 - he has since stepped back from presenting BBC News.

BBC stars gathered to remember the beloved journalist George Alagiah at his memorial service.The respected newsreader, who sadly passed away aged 67 after a long battle with bowel cancer, was honoured by many of his colleagues. George, who was the face of BBC One's News At Six since 2007, was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in April 2014. His death was announced in a touching statement from his agent Mary Greenham.The memorial service took place at St Martin-in-the-Fields Church in Trafalgar Square, London.

Friends, family and former colleagues of beloved newsreader George Alagiah gathered in London today for a touching memorial service for him.The BBC presenter sadly passed away in July at the age of 67, following a nine-year battle with bowel cancer, and his memorial service today included a heartfelt speech that George had penned himself before his passing. George was one of the BBC's most recognised journalists, presenting the BBC News at Six for twenty years. He also had an extensive career as a foreign correspondent.

BBC Breakfast hosts Sally Nugent and Jon Kay left viewers 'choked up' with their emotional tribute to George Alagiah.

BBC newsreader George Alagiah passed away yesterday (July 24) at the age of 67, and now his colleague and friend Sophie Raworth has helped fulfil his final wish. In an emotional tribute to George on BBC News At Six, which he had presented since 2007, Sophie began: "I saw him just a few weeks ago. "He told me he had hoped to come back to work one last time to say thank you and goodbye, right here, live on air in the studio.

George Alagiah heartbreakingly spoke about the fear of leaving behind his beloved wife of four decades following his bowel cancer diagnosis. The BBC newsreader tragically passed away on Monday at the age of 67, nine years after his initial diagnosis in 2014.

Adele Roberts has admitted that she struggled to get out of bed after hearing the news of BBC presenter George Alagiah's death. George died aged 67 after a long battle with bowel cancer, a disease from which former BBC Radio 1 presenter Adele has also suffered – she got the all-clear last year. After the news of his death, Adele, 44, took to Twitter to share a tribute to him, as she also posted a statement from the BBC expressing their sadness about his passing.

BBC star Clive Myrie choked back tears as he announced the death of his colleague George Alagiah.

Naga Munchetty apologised to listeners after she was heard breaking into tears after learning of George Alagiah’s death live on air. The death of the BBC newsreader was announced on Monday (July 24).

BBC newsreader George Alagiah has died at the age of 67, his agent has announced. A statement from Mary Greenham to the PA news agency said: “I am so terribly sorry to inform you that George Alagiah died peacefully today, surrounded by his family and loved ones. George fought until the bitter end but sadly that battle ended earlier today.

BBC newsreader George Alagiah has died at the age of 67, his agent has said.

BBC newsreader George Alagiah has died, it has been announced. His agent confirmed the sad news on Monday (July 24) in a statement almost 10 years after Alagiah was diagnosed with bowel cancer.

George Alagiah is stepping back from his presenting work on BBC News after scans showed his cancer has spread. The 66-year-old was first diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer in 2014 and took a break from his TV work in October last year as he struggled with the disease. He returned to his presenting duties on BBC News at Six in April - but now his agent has confirmed he will once again have to take a step back.

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accompany the announcement of its annual Coffee Morning fundraising event later this month. “You can’t get a cancer diagnosis without knowing about Macmillan because they are everywhere,” he explains. “I’m not afraid of vulnerability or saying I am vulnerable, so I’m slightly surprised at myself that I kept seeing these leaflets and pamphlets, but somehow I had in my head that if I go to Macmillan, I would be telling myself it’s over.

coronavirus off her husband, Ozzy. She had flown home to Los Angeles to care for the rock star who had tested positive, when she too was struck by the pandemic virus.

BBC newsreader George Alagiah has revealed his bowel cancer has spread to his lungs.

George Alagiah gave hope to thousands of cancer patients when he revealed he had tested positive for  coronavirus  but was now feeling well again.

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BBC presenter George Alagiah has said he is “absolutely gutted” but has decided to “stay away from the newsroom” amid the Covid-19 pandemic.