by The experienced news moderator Dermot Murnaghan has announced that he lives with level 4 prostate cancer.
The broadcaster, which anchored large bulletins for Sky News from 2007 until his departure in early 2023, shared the diagnosis in a personal message and promoted an event for the fundraising of cancer.
The 66 -year -old Murnaghan organized a respected career on British television after presenting himself in BBC News, Channel 4 and ITN.
From 2003 to 2014 he also landed the long -time BBC Quiz Show Eggeads before he was replaced by Jeremy Vine.
On Monday, the 67-year-old announced on social media: “Some personal news ……
“For me, Fortune Cancer in stage IV was diagnosed that a simple outstanding medical team that I cannot thank enough administered the best possible care with specialist knowledge, compassion and sensitivity.”
He continued: “I react positively to their excellent treatment and feel good. I am blessed by being attached to my wife, my family and my close friends by monumental love and support.
“Unnecessary to mention that my message to all men over 50, in high risk groups or with symptoms is to test themselves and test a campaign for routine prostate screening through the NHS.”
“Early detection is crucial. If you are aware, this disease can sometimes progress quickly without obvious symptoms. Details @Prostateuk @PCR_NEWS,” he added.
Despite his diagnosis, Murnaghan said that he was still determined to take part in Sir Chris Hoy’s upcoming charity trip in Glasgow in September.
He asked his supporters to support the matter that collects donations for cancer research and support services.
Sir Chris, 49, also announced last year that he was diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer and had received a forecast of two to four years.
He was born in Devon and started as a trainee reporter in local newspapers before he came to Channel 4 as a researcher. Soon he stepped in front of the camera, reported for the business program and later presented segments on the daily channel 4, which finally made the main anchor.
Some personal messages … for me, the advanced prostate cancer of level IV was diagnosed. I am lucky enough to have an simply outstanding medical team that takes care of me and which I can’t thank enough – they give the best possible care with specialist knowledge, compassion and sensitivity.
– Dermot Murnaghan (@Dermotmurnaghan) June 23, 2025
Murnaghan also entered Channel 4 News as a auxiliary orienter and reported on the regular moderator Jon Snow.
After a time in Switzerland, he returned to Great Britain in 1989. In the mid-nineties, he was a familiar face in ITV and presented the news of Princess Diana’s death with ten lunchtime messages and news what in 1997.
From 2002 to 2007 he was the main presenter for the BBC breakfast and a regular deputy for the BBC flagship six o’clock and ten o’clock bulletin.
He came to Sky News in 2007, where he stayed for 16 years. His time in the network included large live events such as the 2019 parliamentary elections and the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022.
Murnaghan has been married to journalists and producers Maria Keegan since 1989. The couple has four children and lives in North London.
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