![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/bbc-stars-heartbroken-over-george-alagiahs-death-as-they-pay-tribute-to-legendary-presenter/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/0_The-OG.jpg&description=BBC stars including Martin Lewis, Christian Fraser and Sangita Myska have paid emotional tributes to their colleague George Alagiah following his death aged 67 BBC stars including Martin Lewis, Sangita Myska and Christian Fraser have paid tribute to legendary presenter George Alagiah following his death aged 67. The much-loved journalist died on Monday following a nine-year battle with bowel cancer. A statement from Alagiah's agent Mary Greenham confirmed the said news to the PA news agency in a statement, which read: "I am so terribly sorry to inform you that George Alagiah died peacefully today, surrounded by his family and loved ones. "George fought until the bitter end but sadly that battle ended earlier today. George was deeply loved by everybody who knew him, whether it was a friend, a colleague or a member of the public. "He simply was a wonderful human being. My thoughts are with Fran, the boys and his wider family." Heartbroken colleagues of the BBC newsreader have been sharing their tributes to George on social media. Financial journalist and BBC Radio 5 presenter Martin Lewis lead tributes as he wrote: "I saw the hashtag and hoped it wasn't this. Much respect to George and condolences to his family. Talented man who will be missed." BBC Director-General Tim Davie said: "Across the BBC, we are all incredibly sad to hear the news about George. We are thinking of his family at this time. "George was one of the best and bravest journalists of his generation who reported fearlessly from across the world as well as presenting the news flawlessly. He was more than just an outstanding journalist, audiences could sense his kindness, empathy and wonderful humanity. He was loved by all and we will miss him enormously." BBC News senior news correspondent and chief presenter Christian Fraser added: "George was truly one of the nicest, most talented men in broadcasting. Such sad news. He fought so hard, always positive. He was incredibly proud of his family. He told me){kind=link}
BBC stars including Martin Lewis, Christian Fraser and Sangita Myska have paid emotional tributes to their colleague George Alagiah following his death aged 67
BBC stars including Martin Lewis, Sangita Myska and Christian Fraser have paid tribute to legendary presenter George Alagiah following his death aged 67.
The much-loved journalist died on Monday following a nine-year battle with bowel cancer. A statement from Alagiah’s agent Mary Greenham confirmed the said news to the PA news agency in a statement, which read: “I am so terribly sorry to inform you that George Alagiah died peacefully today, surrounded by his family and loved ones.
“George fought until the bitter end but sadly that battle ended earlier today. George was deeply loved by everybody who knew him, whether it was a friend, a colleague or a member of the public.
“He simply was a wonderful human being. My thoughts are with Fran, the boys and his wider family.” Heartbroken colleagues of the BBC newsreader have been sharing their tributes to George on social media.