BBC presenters render emotional tribute to former newsreader George Alagiah

The BBC newsreader George Alagiah has died at the age of 67 after being diagnosed with bowel cancer nine years ago. One of the BBC’s best-known journalists, he presented the BBC News at Six for two decades, having previously had a lengthy career as a foreign correspondent.
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Clive Myrie told BBC One O'Clock News viewers: 'We loved him here at BBC News and I loved him as a mentor, colleague and friend.' Another one of Alagiah's colleagues, Naga Munchetty, broke down in tears while live on air reporting the news of his death. Speaking to listeners of her 5 Live show, she said: 'Apologies for the emotion in my voice – he was so loved in our newsroom.'

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