[News] George Alagiah (newsreader) 67 RIP

[Thunder Bolt]

One of my favourite newsreaders. He had an interesting history himself from Christian Tamil in Ceylon (then Sri Lanka) to Ghana and to Britain.

George Alagiah: BBC journalist and newsreader dies aged 67

The award-winning journalist was a respected fixture on British TV news for more than three decades.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Bombardier]

Noooooooooooooo. That is so, so sad to hear. Lovely person by all accounts and the BBC peeps must be in bits. RIP George.

 

[Blackadder]

This is very sad news. A very good newsreader.

 

[WATFORD zero]

Just heard a very upset Naga Munchetty announce it on Radio 5. Superb journalist and obviously a very big loss.

 

[nicko31]

So sad, a true pro in his field

RIP

 

[papachris]

Very sad. Been battling his illness for a long time. As has been mentioned, I am sure he is a very popular figure at the BBC and his family, friends and colleagues will be devastated

 

[banjo]

RIP

 

[Monkey Man]

Always seemed like a great professional and decent human being. RIP

 

[Seagull]

Great guy who led an interesting life. RIP George.

 

[Marxo]

How very very sad, such a great presence on the news. Coincidentally the most well know newsreader in (flemish) Belgium Martine Tanghe died yesterday also aged 67 and also from cancer.

 

[hart's shirt]

Clive Myrie's just about holding it together now on BBC1's News at One.

You can tell how much George was loved, admired and respected there.

He always showed tremendous empathy with his reports.

A sad loss indeed.

 

[Blackadder]

Clive Myrie's just about holding it together now on BBC1's News at One.

You can tell how much George was loved, admired and respected there.

He always showed tremendous empathy with his reports.

A sad loss indeed.

Very moving tribute from Clive Myrie there.

 

[PILTDOWN MAN]

Clive Myrie's just about holding it together now on BBC1's News at One.

You can tell how much George was loved, admired and respected there.

He always showed tremendous empathy with his reports.

A sad loss indeed.

Yes very heart felt and a wonderful tribute

 

[Badger Boy]

A true newsman, very straight and truthful. He had a very calming presence, whatever he was reporting on. He seemed a very honest and trustworthy man - I'm sure he's a huge loss to his family and friends and to broadcasting.

 

[Hamilton]

Sad news indeed. Seemed like a very decent bloke.

 

[Saladpack Seagull]

Genuinely upset to hear this news. Very professional as a journalist and newsreader and seemed to be a really decent bloke. RIP George.

 

[Weststander]

RIP young man. A class act.

 

[oldboyroy]

Rip George, such a shame

 

[Live by the sea]

A great newsreader and journalist rip

 

[Beach Hut]

RIP, the face of the 6 o'clock news on BBC for many years