BBC newsreader George Alagiah shared a heartbreaking regret in the final tweet he composed just three months before his death.
George, who was 67, died yesterday (July 24) from bowel cancer. His BBC colleague and friend Sophie Raworth paid an emotional tribute last night.
She shared that his last wish was to return to the newsroom to bid colleagues and viewers a farewell live on air. Sadly, she said, he never got to do that.
BBC newsreader George Alagiah sent heartbreaking final tweet
Back in early May, George composed what was to sadly become his final tweet.
After being diagnosed with bower cancer in 2014, George dedicated the rest of his life to raising awareness of the disease in a bid to help others.
Taking to Twitter on May 1, he shared details of an NHS campaign to promote bowel cancer screening kits. The tile featured a picture of George and the words: “The bowel cancer screening kit is a simple, free and easy way to take care of your health.”
In the caption, he shared a heartbreaking regret. George posted: “”
“”“”
’“”“”