CAUSE OF DEATH: BBC newsreader, George Alagiah, has died of bowel cancer

CAUSE OF DEATH: BBC newsreader, George Alagiah, has died of bowel cancer.

The former BBC foreign correspondent, who was part of the BBC team that was awarded a Bafta in 2000 for its coverage of the Kosovo conflict, underwent chemotherapy to treat his advanced bowel cancer in 2014.

He returned to presenting in 2015 after making progress against the disease, and said he was a “richer person” for it.

His cancer returned in December 2017 and he underwent further treatment before again returning to work. In 2020, his bowel cancer had spread to his lungs.

In October 2021, he stepped away from the newsroom to receive treatment and returned to his presenting role in April 2022.

When did George Alagiah almost die?

In 1994, George had a close call while reporting on the civil war in Afghanistan. He was about to visit a government official living nearby when he realized he had forgotten something and went back.

What was George Alagiah famous for?

Alagiah is best known for his work as the main presenter of the BBC News at Six, one of the UK’s flagship news programs. He joined the BBC in 1989 and has since covered major events and news stories from around the world.

In addition to hosting duties, George Alagiah reported from various conflict zones and disaster-stricken areas, providing in-depth and often moving coverage of significant global events. His reporting earned him widespread recognition and respect in the journalism industry.

What is George Alagiah’s net worth?

George was a famous presenter. His exact net worth is unknown but different sites put it at between £1.5 million and £3 million.

When the BBC revealed how much it paid its presenters, George was said to be making between £335,000-£339,999 per annum.

Who is George Alagiah’s wife?

George leaves behind his loving wife, Frances Robathan, whom he met at Durham University. The couple got married in 1984, and since 2002, Frances has been working as a Senior Partnerships Adviser at the Fairtrade Foundation.

She also holds important positions as Head of Programme Partnerships and Head of Institutional Fundraising there. George and Frances have two sons named Adam and Matthew.

What causes bowel cancer?

Several things may increase the risk of bowel cancer, although they cannot explain every case.

These include a diet high in red or processed meats and low in fibre, being overweight or obese, not taking enough exercise and drinking too much alcohol. Being a smoker and having a family history of the disease can also push up the risk.

Some people also have an increased risk of bowel cancer because they have another long-term condition, such as extensive ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease.

He was first diagnosed with acolorectal cancer in 2014 and underwent treatment. Although his treatment was initially successful in 2015, the cancer returned in 2018 and had spread to his lungs, liver, and lymph nodes by 2020.

George Alagiah, one of the BBC’s most respected journalists, has died aged 67, nine years after being diagnosed with bowel cancer.

What is bowel cancer?

Bowel cancer is cancer found anywhere in the large bowel, which includes the colon and rectum. The large bowel is part of your digestive system. It helps absorb water from your food and removes food waste from your body.