George Alagiah: Last News

George Alagiah left a modest £49,000 to his wife and family in his will.The late BBC newsreader sadly passed away on 24 July last year at the age of 67, following a ten-year battle with bowel cancer.The will of the former News at Six presenter revealed that George had £49,387 to his name at the time of his passing. His will stipulates that the money is to be given to the sole executrix, his widow Frances Alagiah.The couple were married for an impressive 39 years and share two sons, Adam and Matthew.

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BBC stars gathered to remember the beloved journalist George Alagiah at his memorial service.The respected newsreader, who sadly passed away aged 67 after a long battle with bowel cancer, was honoured by many of his colleagues. George, who was the face of BBC One's News At Six since 2007, was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in April 2014. His death was announced in a touching statement from his agent Mary Greenham.The memorial service took place at St Martin-in-the-Fields Church in Trafalgar Square, London.

Friends, family and former colleagues of beloved newsreader George Alagiah gathered in London today for a touching memorial service for him.The BBC presenter sadly passed away in July at the age of 67, following a nine-year battle with bowel cancer, and his memorial service today included a heartfelt speech that George had penned himself before his passing. George was one of the BBC's most recognised journalists, presenting the BBC News at Six for twenty years. He also had an extensive career as a foreign correspondent.

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BBC newsreader George Alagiah passed away yesterday (July 24) at the age of 67, and now his colleague and friend Sophie Raworth has helped fulfil his final wish. In an emotional tribute to George on BBC News At Six, which he had presented since 2007, Sophie began: "I saw him just a few weeks ago. "He told me he had hoped to come back to work one last time to say thank you and goodbye, right here, live on air in the studio.

George Alagiah heartbreakingly spoke about the fear of leaving behind his beloved wife of four decades following his bowel cancer diagnosis. The BBC newsreader tragically passed away on Monday at the age of 67, nine years after his initial diagnosis in 2014.

Adele Roberts has admitted that she struggled to get out of bed after hearing the news of BBC presenter George Alagiah's death. George died aged 67 after a long battle with bowel cancer, a disease from which former BBC Radio 1 presenter Adele has also suffered – she got the all-clear last year. After the news of his death, Adele, 44, took to Twitter to share a tribute to him, as she also posted a statement from the BBC expressing their sadness about his passing.

BBC star Clive Myrie choked back tears as he announced the death of his colleague George Alagiah.

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.

BBC Breakfast host Naga Mucnhetty broke down in tears live on air after finding out about the death of her colleague George Alagiah.

Naman Ramachandran Respected BBC journalist and presenter George Alagiah died of bowel cancer on July 24. He was 67. BBC director general 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 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.” Alagiah reported and presented for the BBC for more than three decades, presenting the BBC “News at Six” for the past 20 years. He was an award-winning foreign correspondent previously.

Veteran BBC newsreader George Alagiah has died aged 67, his agent has said.

Naga Munchetty apologised to listeners after she was heard breaking into tears after learning of George Alagiah’s death live on air. The death of the BBC newsreader was announced on Monday (July 24).

BBC newsreader George Alagiah has died at the age of 67, his agent has announced. A statement from Mary Greenham to the PA news agency said: “I am so terribly sorry to inform you that George Alagiah died peacefully today, surrounded by his family and loved ones. George fought until the bitter end but sadly that battle ended earlier today.

BBC newsreader George Alagiah has died at the age of 67, his agent has said.

BBC newsreader George Alagiah has died, it has been announced. His agent confirmed the sad news on Monday (July 24) in a statement almost 10 years after Alagiah was diagnosed with bowel cancer.

George Alagiah is stepping back from his presenting work on BBC News after scans showed his cancer has spread. The 66-year-old was first diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer in 2014 and took a break from his TV work in October last year as he struggled with the disease. He returned to his presenting duties on BBC News at Six in April - but now his agent has confirmed he will once again have to take a step back.

BBC anchor added that there was a period where four straight hours of sleep felt like a luxury to him last year.“Sleep deprivation was an issue, but I don’t want people to think I am feeling sorry for myself," he added.George was first diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in April 2014.'Terrible when you get caught out!' Karren Brady mocks Meghan MarkleAside from a 15-week break, where it was believed the cancer had gone, he has been on chemotherapy almost ever since.The BBC star added he had lost count of the number of rounds of treatment he has had, noting it was over 100.At present, George has low doses for around three-quarters of the year and then higher doses.The treatment, he states, causes "discomfort all the way from my mouth to my bum" after three days of chemo.He went on to say there was "uncertainty" about whether or not this will change.George took a break from his presenting duties in October 2021 and returned back in April.He says that although the job leaves him "absolutely knackered", he feels mentally "rejuvenated"."I've been with people who treat me as they always did, who don't patronise me, and it is a tremendous fillip," he added.Kevin Costner' heartbreak amid $80m divorce after 16 years of marriage [LATEST]Tom Jones' romance with 'starstruck' singer unveiled before her death [REVEALED]Sue Barker asked Cliff Richard to stop ‘harping on’ about her [INTERVIEW]The journalist's main worry is leaving behind his wife of 38 years Frances Robathan and their two children Adam, 34, and Matthew, 30.He revealed how his wish is to hold hands with his spouse until his final day."I'm not too scared for myself," he revealed."But, I'm here on the third floor of our house, and I am looking out of the window at

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