BBC broadcaster and journalist Edward Stourton dies at the age of 68, according to multiple UK outlets and statements attributed to the BBC. Several reports describe him as a long-time Radio 4 presence and highlight a career spanning decades. Sources agree that he continued working throughout much of his diagnosis. One outlet reports he is diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014, while another adds that he carries on presenting until recently. Tributes are mentioned across the coverage, with colleagues and commentators describing him as a respected and well-regarded journalist and radio presenter. Reporting also notes that Stourton had a long professional association with the BBC and was known for his work on radio programmes. Across the articles, there is no mention of the cause of death beyond the earlier reference to prostate cancer. The reports focus on his career, his diagnosis, and the reactions from colleagues following his death.