Naga Munchetty left in tears after learning of George Alagiah’s death live on air

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BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty was left in tears during her BBC Five Live broadcast after learning of the death of BBC newsreader George Alagiah, while live on air.

Naga, who was audibly upset, interrupted the radio station's sports news section, announcing: "We've just had the news that our colleague, BBC presenter Geoge Alagiah - you all know him - who has been living with bowel cancer since 2014 - he has since stepped back from presenting BBC News. "We've just heard the news he has died aged 65.

We've just heard that from his agent. As her voice broke, Naga continued: "Apologies for the emotion in my voice - he was so loved in our newsroom." "We've had that news, we'll bring you more a little bit later, Rebecca apologies for the interruption, you have the rest of the sport." Later in the show, Naga remained teary as she continued to discuss George, telling listeners: "Our beloved colleague, George Alagiah, BBC News reporter, established reporter and correspondent, presenter who whenever he delivered the news you knew you were in safe hands. "He was a voice we trusted and he was someone I can personally say I loved, he supported me greatly...Throughout my career... "Apologies for the emotion in my voice but I do think this will be reflected in our newsroom and our thoughts of course primarily go out to those who loved him dearly and his family." George's death was announced by his agent earlier today (July 24) and tributes have been quick to pour in from his fellow broadcasters.Taking to Twitter, Jeremy Vine wrote: "I never met anyone who didn’t love George Alagiah.

He was compassionate, totally switched on, and really funny. "He was one of the best TV reporters there’s ever been, but he had no ego.