Former Sky News presenter Dermot Murnaghan, 67, has announced he has been diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer. The veteran journalist, who also worked for ITV, BBC and Channel 4, shared the news on social media, describing it as an advanced form of the disease.
Murnaghan said he is 'responding positively to excellent treatment' and praised his medical team for providing '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 NHS screening, stressing that 'early detection is crucial'.
Stage four prostate cancer means the disease has spread to other parts of the body, including nearby organs, lymph nodes or distant sites 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.
Murnaghan, who left Sky News in 2023 after more than 15 years, plans to take part in Sir Chris Hoy's charity bike ride in September to raise awareness and funds for cancer charities. Hoy, a six-time Olympic gold medallist, announced his own terminal prostate cancer diagnosis in October 2024.
Murnaghan currently presents the true crime series 'Killer Britain' and the podcast 'Legends of News'. His career includes presenting ITV's News at Ten, the BBC Ten O'Clock News and Channel 4 News.
