![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/clive-myrie-fights-back-tears-as-he-pays-tribute-to-friend-and-mentor-george-alagiah-on-bbc-news/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/bbc-news-tribure-george-alagiah-833884544.jpg&description='i loved him' Clive Myrie fights back tears as he pays tribute to 'friend and mentor' George Alagiah on BBC News CLIVE Myrie fought back tears during a touching tribute to his "friend and mentor" George Alagiah. BBC News presenter's voice cracked as he told viewers of his 67-year-old colleague's death. 5 Clive Myrie was emotional as he announced his friend's death live on BBC News Credit: Pixel8000 5 George Alagiah has died aged 67 Credit: Rex 5 Clive bravely revealed the news as he paid tribute to the BBC presenter Credit: Pixel8000 Veteran journalist George was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2014 and underwent intensive treatment. Clive, 58, bravely went on air to announce his close friend had lost his health battle. "On a personal note, George touched all of us here in the newsroom with his kindness and generosity, his warmth and good humour," said Clive. "We loved him here at BBC news - and I loved him as a mentor, colleague and friend. "His spirit, strength and courage in the later years of his life is something his family can be so proud of. "Journalism has lost a giant." George returned to the BBC News At Six last year after taking time out after his cancer spread. His agent confirmed he passed away peacefully today surrounded by his family and loved ones. BBC Breakfast star Naga Munchetty, 47, burst into tears as she learned of George's death live on air. Naga was in the middle of broadcasting her BBC 5 Live radio show when she learned the news. The audibly upset presenter interrupted a sports bulletin on BBC Radio Five just after midday on Monday. She said: "We've had the very sad news that our colleague George Alagiah, BBC presenter - you all know him - who has been living with bowel cancer since 2014 - he has since stepped back from presenting BBC News. "We've just heard the news he has died aged 67. We've just heard that from his agent." As her voice continued to break, she said: "Apologies for the emotion in my voice - he was so loved in our news room.){kind=link}
CLIVE Myrie fought back tears during a touching tribute to his “friend and mentor” George Alagiah.
BBC News presenter’s voice cracked as he told viewers of his 67-year-old colleague’s death.
Veteran journalist George was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2014 and underwent intensive treatment.
Clive, 58, bravely went on air to announce his close friend had lost his health battle.
“On a personal note, George touched all of us here in the newsroom with his kindness and generosity, his warmth and good humour,” said Clive.