Tributes have flooded in for ITV newsreader Emily Morgan who died from lung cancer aged 45.
Emily was the broadcaster's health and science editor, and played a key role in its coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic. ITV's royal editor Chris Ship announced her death on Saturday following a short battle with lung cancer.
In a statement on Twitter, he said: "She was such a beautiful person and a dear friend. As Health Editor, Emily was fearless in reporting Covid to the nation in 2020. Talented, kind, full of humanity. She was 45."
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There are a number of symptoms of lung cancer, some more common than others. According to the NHS, there are usually no signs or symptoms of lung cancer in the early stages. Symptoms develop as the condition progresses.
The main symptoms of lung cancer include:
- a cough that does not go away after 3 weeks
- a long-standing cough that gets worse
- chest infections that keep coming back
- coughing up blood
- an ache or pain when breathing or coughing
- persistent breathlessness
- persistent tiredness or lack of energy
- loss of appetite or unexplained weight loss
Less common symptoms of lung cancer include:
- changes in the appearance of your fingers, such as becoming more curved or their ends becoming larger (this is known as finger clubbing)
- difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) or pain when swallowing
- wheezing
- a hoarse voice
- swelling of your face or neck
- persistent chest or shoulder pain
The editor of ITV Network News, Andrew Dagnell also paid tribute to Emily following the news of her death. He said: "Her reporting was instrumental in exposing the immense pressure and strain that NHS workers were under, and she became a trusted voice for the public during an unprecedented time.
"Emily's passion for the role was evident in everything she did and her work was a constant reminder of why journalism matters. Her dedication to informing and educating our viewers will continue to inspire all those who were privileged to work alongside her.
"Our thoughts are with Emily's family. Emily was proud to be a journalist, but she was even more proud of her family. She adored them. We are sending them our love and support at this unthinkably difficult time.
"Emily was an exceptional journalist, a devoted mother and wife, and a true trailblazer in our field. Her friendship, her professionalism and her enormous contribution to our industry and to the public conversation will not be forgotten."
Executive digital editor at ITV News, Matt Williams, said: "Emily Morgan reported from the frontline throughout Covid. Her compassion and humanity continually shone through. This piece she wrote around that time underlines everything she was about. So desperately sad.
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