# Dermot Murnaghan: Voice of British History | UK News

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Podcast: [UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/uk-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7493829)
Published: 2026-07-11T11:25:00+00:00
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## Resource

Veteran broadcaster Dermot Murnaghan, known for anchoring major UK news moments including Princess Diana’s and Queen Elizabeth II’s deaths, has died at 68 — a year after publicly revealing his stage four prostate cancer diagnosis. A beloved figure across decades of broadcasting, he also hosted Eggheads for 11 years and used his platform to champion early cancer screening, urging men over 50 to get tested. His final public message echoed his lifelong commitment to both journalism and public health. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/055dbdc3998c44d0

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