Former Sky News presenter Dermot Murnaghan has announced he is battling stage four prostate cancer. The 67-year-old, who also worked for ITV, BBC and Channel 4, shared the news on social media, stating he is 'responding positively to excellent treatment'.
Murnaghan said he is 'fortunate to have a simply outstanding medical team' administering 'the best possible care with expertise, compassion and sensitivity'. He added: 'I’m responding positively to their excellent treatment, and feeling well.'
In his message, he urged men over 50, those in high-risk groups, or displaying symptoms to get tested and campaign for routine NHS prostate screening. 'Early detection is crucial. And be aware, this disease can sometimes progress rapidly without obvious symptoms,' he said.
Stage four prostate cancer means the disease has spread to other parts of the body, including nearby organs, lymph nodes, bones, lungs or liver, according to Cancer Research UK. About one in eight men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime, often with no early symptoms.
Murnaghan, who spent over 15 years at Sky News before leaving in 2023, plans to join 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. He previously fronted ITV's News at Ten, the BBC Ten O’Clock News, and Channel 4 News.
