Former Sky News presenter Dermot Murnaghan has been diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer, the 67-year-old announced on social media. The veteran broadcaster, who also worked for ITV, BBC and Channel 4, said he was 'responding positively to excellent treatment' and feeling well.
Murnaghan stated he was 'fortunate to have a simply outstanding medical team' administering 'the best possible care with expertise, compassion and sensitivity'. He urged men over 50, those in high-risk groups or displaying symptoms to get tested and campaign for routine prostate screening by the NHS, emphasising that early detection is crucial as the disease can progress rapidly without obvious symptoms.
Stage four prostate cancer means the disease has spread to other parts of the body, including nearby organs, lymph nodes or areas outside the pelvis such as bones, lungs or liver, according to Cancer Research UK. About one in eight men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime, and it often has no early symptoms, says Prostate Cancer UK.
Murnaghan, who spent over 15 years at Sky News before leaving in 2023, aims to take part in Sir Chris Hoy's fundraising charity bike ride in September. Hoy, a six-time Olympic gold medallist, announced his terminal prostate cancer diagnosis in October 2024. Murnaghan currently presents true crime series Killer Britain and the podcast Legends of News.
