George Alagiah once made a heartbreaking confession about his wife during his long battle with bowel cancer.
The BBC News presenter sadly passed away today (Monday, July 24) aged 67.
George Alagiah dies aged 67
George Alagiah sadly passed away today after a nine-year battle with bowel cancer. The BBC announced the sad news earlier today.
“It is with deep sadness that the BBC is announcing the death of its much-loved journalist and presenter George Alagiah,” they said.
The director-general of the BBC, Tim Davie, said: “Across the BBC, we are all incredibly sad to hear the news about George. We are thinking of his family at this time.
“George was one of the best and bravest journalists of his generation who reported fearlessly from across the world as well as presenting the news flawlessly,” he then continued.
“He was more than just an outstanding journalist, audiences could sense his kindness, empathy, and wonderful humanity. He was loved by all and we will miss him enormously,” he then said.
George Alagiah shares heartbreaking confession about his wife
Back in 2022, speaking in a new interview, George had some heartbreaking words to share about his wife. George was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2014. However, all George could think about after hearing his diagnosis was telling his wife, Frances.
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