Dermot Murnaghan, a veteran British broadcaster and news presenter, dies aged 68 after a period of illness linked to prostate cancer. Multiple outlets report that he revealed last year that he had been diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer. In that disclosure, he described the condition as “incurable but it’s not untreatable,” and other coverage states that he urged men to get tested. Several sources say he died peacefully, following his illness. Across his long career—spanning roughly five decades—Murnaghan is described as a familiar figure on UK television news and current affairs. Sources cite his work presenting on Sky News, ITV Evening News, Channel 4 News and BBC News at Six. Other outlets also note his television appearances beyond news, including as a presenter on Eggheads. His death is reported by outlets in the UK and Ireland, which describe him as a widely recognised journalist and broadcaster.