TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan reveals stage four cancer
- BBC News
TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan has revealed he has been diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer.
The former ITV, BBC and Sky News journalist, 67, said he was "responding positively" to treatment and was "feeling well".
"Im fortunate to have a simply outstanding medical team looking after me, who I cant thank enough - they are administering the best possible care with expertise, compassion and sensitivity," he wrote on X.
Murnaghan presented the main news programmes on ITV and the BBC before spending 16 years as one of Skys lead anchors, and has also hosted BBC Two quiz show Eggheads.
His post started: "Some personal news……Ive been diagnosed with Stage IV advanced prostate cancer."
He continued: "Im responding positively to their excellent treatment, and feeling well.
"Im blessed to be fortified by the monumental love and support of my wife, family and close friends.
"Needless to say my message to all men over 50, in high risk groups, or displaying symptoms, is get yourself tested and campaign for routine prostate screening by the NHS.
"Early detection is crucial. And be aware, this disease can sometimes progress rapidly without obvious symptoms."
He added that he is hoping to take part in a charity bike ride organised by Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy, who also has prostate cancer, in Glasgow in September.
The Tour De 4 ride will aim to change the perception of people living with stage four cancer.
Murnaghan started his career at Channel 4 News before fronting ITV programmes including The Big Story and the News at 10 from 1993-97, and the channels Evening News and Nightly News from 1999-2001.
He moved to the BBC in 2002, as one of the main hosts of BBC Breakfast, the Six OClock News and the Ten OClock News.
He also presented Eggheads for 11 years from 2003, and was one of the faces of Sky News from 2007-23.
Murnaghan has also hosted the documentaries Crimes That Shook Britain for Channel 5, and Killer Britain for the Crime + Investigation UK channel.
He also currently presents the podcast Legends of News, speaking to other seasoned journalists and correspondents about major stories they have covered.
