Dermot Murnaghan has reassured supporters that he remains active in his professional life, a day after revealing his stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis.
The 67-year-old, who anchored key bulletins for Sky News between 2007 and 2023, shared the news on Monday as part of a campaign to raise awareness and funds for cancer research.
On Tuesday, Murnaghan updated followers via X, confirming he is still working and encouraging listeners to tune into his podcast Legends of News.
He wrote: “People have been asking if I’m still working - and the answer is yes.
“I’ve started a podcast reflecting on the last 40 odd extraordinary years in News. This is the latest episode with the brilliant Jonathan Dimbleby. Have a listen, a like and a follow.”
On Monday, he acknowledged the outpouring of support that followed his announcement.
Despite his diagnosis, Murnaghan said he remains determined to take part in Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy’s upcoming charity bike ride in Glasgow this September.
Sir Chris, 49, disclosed last year that he had been diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer and had been given a prognosis of two to four years.
He penned: “Just to say thanks to everybody for all the lovely messages of support and encouragement after my diagnosis ,” alongside a link to his GoFundMe page for a charity bike ride to raise money for prostate cancer research.
Born in Devon, he began as a trainee reporter on local newspapers before joining Channel 4 as a researcher. He soon moved in front of the camera, reporting for The Business Programme and later presenting segments on The Channel 4 Daily, eventually becoming its lead anchor.
Murnaghan also stepped in as a relief presenter on Channel 4 News, covering for regular host Jon Snow.
After a period working in Switzerland, he returned to the UK in 1989. By the mid-1990s, he was a familiar face on ITV, presenting Lunchtime News and News at Ten — where he broke the news of Princess Diana’s death in 1997.
People have been asking if I’m still working - and the answer is yes. I’ve started a podcast reflecting on the last 40 odd extraordinary years in News
— Dermot Murnaghan (@DermotMurnaghan) June 24, 2025
This is the latest episode with the brilliant Jonathan Dimbleby Have a listen , a like and a follow https://t.co/d3oZ9Kl2xK
From 2002 to 2007, he was a main presenter on BBC Breakfast, as well as a regular stand-in for the BBC’s flagship Six O’Clock and Ten O’Clock bulletins.
The broadcaster also fronted the BBC quiz show Eggheads from 2003 to 2014.
He joined Sky News in 2007, where he remained for 16 years. His time at the network included major live events such as the 2019 general election and the announcement of Queen Elizabeth II’s death in 2022.
Murnaghan has been married to journalist and producer Maria Keegan since 1989. The couple have four children and live in North London.
If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with cancer, Macmillan can offer support and information. You can contact their helpline on 0808 808 00 00 (7 days a week from 8am to 8pm), use their webchat service, or visit their site for more information.
