George Alagiah, one of BBC’s longest-serving and most respected journalists, has died at 67.
A statement from his agent said he “died peacefully today, surrounded by his family and loved ones”.
“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,” she said.
Alagiah died earlier on Monday, but “fought until the bitter end”, his agent added.
Cause of Death
Alagiah died nine years after being diagnosed with bowel cancer.
Net Worth
He had a net worth of $1.5 Million
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Age
He was 67 years old at the time of his death.
Wife Frances Robathan
George Alagiah, a former BBC News at Six presenter, is married to Frances Robathan.
She was born in London in 1960.
Frances worked with the Fairtrade Foundation for 18 years, starting in 2002, as the Senior Partnerships Adviser.
She was also the Foundation’s Head of Institutional Fundraising and Head of Programme Partnerships.
George and Frances married in 1984, after meeting at Durham University, where they both studied.
The presenter previously reflected in an interview about his career and marriage of 37 years.
Speaking on the Desperately Seeking Wisdom podcast in 2022, he said: “When I look back and I looked at my journey… the family I had, the opportunities my family had, the great good fortune to bump into [Frances Robathan], who’s now been my wife and lover for all these years, the kids that we brought up… it didn’t feel like a failure.”
Career
George Alagiah joined the BBC in 1989 as a foreign correspondent and reporter. He covered major international events, including conflicts in countries such as Iraq, Afghanistan, and Bosnia. His reporting from war zones demonstrated his dedication to bringing important news to viewers around the world.
In 2000, Alagiah became a newsreader for the BBC, anchoring the BBC Six O’Clock News and BBC Ten O’Clock News. His calm and authoritative presence made him a trusted figure for viewers seeking reliable news updates.
Throughout his career, George Alagiah has received several awards and honors for his outstanding journalism. He has been recognized for his reporting on significant global issues, humanitarian crises, and investigative journalism.
In addition to his work as a newsreader, Alagiah has also hosted and produced documentaries for the BBC. These documentaries have covered diverse topics, including issues related to cancer, apartheid, and climate change.
In 2014, George Alagiah was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. He was candid about his battle with the disease and continued to work while undergoing treatment. His experience led him to write a book titled “The Burning Land,” in which he reflects on cancer, life, and global issues.
