BBC journalist and newsreader George Alagiah dies aged 67 - BBC News

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  • George Alagiah, one of the BBC's longest-serving and most respected journalists, has died at 67, nine years after being diagnosed with cancer.
    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.
    George was a fixture on British TV news for more than three decades, presenting the BBC News at Six for the past 20 years.
    Before that, he was an award-winning foreign correspondent, reporting from countries ranging from Rwanda to Iraq.
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  • @TomNook.
    @TomNook. ปีที่แล้ว +273

    George is definitely going to be missed but not forgotten. You could hear the kind heartedness in his voice. Need more people like that in the world.

    • @mikemcguinness1304
      @mikemcguinness1304 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm not going to , he's just a news reader ,which means ( government propagandst)

    • @hashtagalong
      @hashtagalong ปีที่แล้ว +1

      BBC bot.

    • @yossarianreborn2904
      @yossarianreborn2904 ปีที่แล้ว

      And he knew all about the sordid boy raping so prevalent at the BBC. Good riddance.

  • @pointsofsue2487
    @pointsofsue2487 ปีที่แล้ว +191

    A rare diamond at the BBC. He had charm, integrity, calm and all round a brilliant newsreader. My sympathy to his family....we have lost a star today. 😢😢😢😢

    • @SuzanneO707
      @SuzanneO707 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@dddayesq5061 Doesn't it just. Just goes to show, in any institution there are users and abusers. I can understand why you don't watch the BBC, For all its faults, and there are many. There are some that have, and still have some, integrity and humanity

    • @theancientsancients1769
      @theancientsancients1769 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@dddayesq5061George was a well rounded calm professional journalist and not one of those biased type we see this days

    • @user-lz3vp8rq2s
      @user-lz3vp8rq2s ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@SuzanneO707 Integrity and humanity qualities sadly dying with Gross Bigotry, TalkHate TV, Fox News and Sky Australia.

    • @SuzanneO707
      @SuzanneO707 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@yossarianreborn2904 Trickster? Nah, I think he was best of bunch. Sometimes, you have to be in it to win it. Or at least try.

  • @ydnallah1541
    @ydnallah1541 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    He always seemed so genuine in his work and a kind face on the TV. RIP sir

    • @SuzanneO707
      @SuzanneO707 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He was a kind , modest man. He could have acted like a diva and he didn't.

    • @alanhargreaves-thevoiceofr2361
      @alanhargreaves-thevoiceofr2361 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      always seemed so genuine when he was telling Lies . . . ..and was not even british . . . !!

  • @HoundTor
    @HoundTor ปีที่แล้ว +73

    George was a charismatic news reporter. He stood as something of an outlier in that regard. He will be sorely missed, but I have to salute him for fighting that cancer tor nearly 10 years!

  • @miaash3870
    @miaash3870 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    May this kind-hearted man rest in peace!

  • @binukando2965
    @binukando2965 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    As a Sri Lankan, I read about him in English class while I was doing my London O/Ls. He was very brave when he was reporting in Somalia during the war. He will be really missed. RIP George.

  • @DamiensTrainsandTravels
    @DamiensTrainsandTravels ปีที่แล้ว +57

    RIP George at least he is now at peace and not suffering. One of the best presenters.

  • @juliusnovachrono4370
    @juliusnovachrono4370 ปีที่แล้ว +133

    Honestly, every time I watched him on the TV at the Six O Clock news, he was a truly awe-inspiring reporter and journalist. Its depressing that cancer took him.

    • @SuzanneO707
      @SuzanneO707 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      It ravaged his body, but not his soul. Its very sad, but I'm pretty sure he wouldn't want anyone to be depressed. Rather, live your life the best way you can, and count your blessings.

    • @alanhargreaves-thevoiceofr2361
      @alanhargreaves-thevoiceofr2361 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      another non-british man contributing to the downfall of our society . . . . . . !

  • @bangslamwham88
    @bangslamwham88 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    George was such a naturally charismatic anchor. R.I.P.

  • @jameslevens2121
    @jameslevens2121 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    I was so sad to learn of the death of George Alagiah. My dad had the privilege of meeting George at an event concerning Fairtade in. 2001. Mum took a photograph of Dad with George in the town centre. George Alagiah was a fantastic news presenter who knew how to present the news so well. George will be sorely missed.

    • @DaNiyaHodge
      @DaNiyaHodge ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Rip George Maxwell Alagiah, you will be missed

    • @xraylife
      @xraylife ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its so sad, lets hope all the other BBC staff got their booosters....

  • @cja12345
    @cja12345 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    I used to watch him when I was a kid, great presenter he was. Rest in peace

    • @theancientsancients1769
      @theancientsancients1769 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah same here , he was the face of the rebranded ticking clock ⏰ BBC News and made BBC popular

  • @julieclegg5262
    @julieclegg5262 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Lovely man, always seemed to be a gentle person,

  • @NewWaveWill
    @NewWaveWill ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Growing up he was always the face I associated with the BBC News. Beyond sad that he’s gone. A truly kind and compassionate man.

  • @SuzanneO707
    @SuzanneO707 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Kindness shone through his eyes. Sad about this, and for his family.

    • @slartibartfast7921
      @slartibartfast7921 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Couldn’t agree more.

    • @SuzanneO707
      @SuzanneO707 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@slartibartfast7921 You never know what life's going to throw at you. The man radiated positivity and kindness. I hope I would be as dignified and strong as him if I was ever in that situation.

  • @yesodharankishore9029
    @yesodharankishore9029 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    In Tamil, his name means the most handsome. In life he was the most beautiful.bbc audience around the world and in particular south Asia will miss him dearly.my heart goes out to his colleagues and family.

  • @xelakram
    @xelakram ปีที่แล้ว +16

    George Alagiah was a superb journalist and newsreader. In addition, he had an extremely cultured and mellifluous voice; so his delivery was extremely pleasant. In fact, altogether, he was a very distinguished gentleman. That in itself is relatively rare these days. George Alagiah will be sorely missed by so many. R.I.P.

  • @ScepticalBrit
    @ScepticalBrit ปีที่แล้ว +33

    RIP George Alagiah!!!! BBC Legend!!!!!

  • @WanderingWriter91
    @WanderingWriter91 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Watched him when I was growing up and he's one of the inspirations that led to me going off to study journalism. Gone far too soon but a towering giant amongst newsmen.
    Rest in peace George.

  • @irefi64
    @irefi64 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    So very sad to hear this. Kindness, humility and competence simply radiated from him.

  • @JenShea
    @JenShea ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What a beautiful human. It’s sad to lose someone so special, too early. He touched very many lives, more than most of us will. My condolences to his family, and friends. Thank you for sharing this man so that he could show humanity to the world.

  • @Michael_Comment
    @Michael_Comment ปีที่แล้ว +11

    R.I.P George the BBC News at six will never be the same without you

  • @muslimahmood
    @muslimahmood ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What a wonderful tribute, indeed. And what a wonderful human. We need more like him.

  • @nthurai6414
    @nthurai6414 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    As a Global Tamil, I am so proud to hear about kind hearted George Alagiah who is a Tamil. On the other hand I am deeply saddened to hear he is no more with us. May his soul rest in peace.

    • @prayingwarrioressaminah9798
      @prayingwarrioressaminah9798 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My son's best friend is from Sri Lanka! A beautiful soul, wise, kind hearted, talented and hard working young man in and out of uni... He counsels, uplifts and make him laugh Just like Mr Alagiah was! I can say without the shadow of a doubt that if I leave this earth, my child has the best brother from another mother any young man can find! Blessings Sri Lanka, no matter what you are going through! And thank you for all the fantastic men and women you send all over the earth! You are beautiful!

  • @SueMaha21
    @SueMaha21 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What an inspiring man he was. RIP

  • @ewuramalyle6551
    @ewuramalyle6551 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Respected and loved man. How could anyone not love him. I have a signed book by him and am very proud to have it. His late dad and my late father were firm friends in Ghana. Very sad to loose him so young. Rest in peace giant good soul.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @clarkejoseph49
    @clarkejoseph49 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I had some fond memories of George presenting the Six O’clock News (Most of the time he wouldn’t present it alone) throughout my childhood and teenage years.
    He fought his cancer diagnosis to the very end and he will not be forgotten.
    R.I.P George.
    I shall now toll the Bell ten times in Honour of George Alagiah.

  • @OfficialMojisola
    @OfficialMojisola ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You fought sooo hard and with such dignity George. A legend in every sense of the word. Rest well Sir. You will be sorely missed.

  • @WORLD8NSH5KNIGHT1
    @WORLD8NSH5KNIGHT1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hard to imagine the BBC News without his voice
    RIP George Alagiah
    I am a freelance journalist and this man is the sort of newsman all reporters look up to

  • @pamelalalaable
    @pamelalalaable ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a wonderful man! And what a huge loss to everyone.

  • @maralynrigby9157
    @maralynrigby9157 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    By far the best journalist the BBC ever employed! Engagingly calm manner, dignified, kind and always cheerful even when he was fighting his illness...so brave, courage in spadefuls, a great example of how everyone should live their lives...bless you George! We will miss you😢

  • @savagehuntingclips
    @savagehuntingclips ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Always felt like I was getting a genuine story from this guy my whole childhood, what a legend, rest in peace ✌🏻

  • @elisaalighieri2041
    @elisaalighieri2041 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Rest in paradise George

  • @martycrow
    @martycrow ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Truly heartbroken, though we all knew what he had been going through. Rest in power friend. He set a high bar, but that, we too must try to reach.

  • @valentinastrelnikova5036
    @valentinastrelnikova5036 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Rest in Peace, dear George, a wonderful man and a top rate Presenter!

  • @ramwinter2622
    @ramwinter2622 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The BBC needs to rename the newsroom after his name. He was just a remarkable human being. RIP

  • @louisemarshall8496
    @louisemarshall8496 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    A truly talented and inspiring man. The world loses a wonderfully empathetic journalist/reporter. The UK loses a brother. His family loses an anchor. He leaves us with a lavish legacy of kindness, humour, truth, and love. God Bless him and keep him. 🙏 What a super Gentleman we can remember and learn from in the years to come.

  • @shamimehsanulhaque5244
    @shamimehsanulhaque5244 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    My heartfelt condolences from Bangladesh. He was one of those genuinely professional, and hardworking journalists who contribute so much to the credibility and quality of the media outlet. Watched him so many times signing off after a report by calling out his name, and then saying BBC news, and the name of the place...He will be dearly missed. Wishing his family and close friends the courage to bear this loss. Rest in peace.

  • @kevingedge5486
    @kevingedge5486 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The world has lost a gentle, kind and selfless angel. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and loved ones at this difficult time. Fly high George, may u rest in eternal peace.

  • @garethwelsh5091
    @garethwelsh5091 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What a brave man George Alagiah really was. He was an inspiration to many up and down the UK and the world. My heart, thoughts and prayers, go out to his family and friends at this very sad time.

  • @yeahkcyeah
    @yeahkcyeah ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lovely man. RIP George. Gone to soon ❤

  • @pakelly99
    @pakelly99 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of those rare people embodying / radiating human compassion, charity and intellect, not to mention integrity. Not to take away from the man and the legacy, but watching him now he seems like a man from another universe from the one in which we find ourselves currently, which is about as severe an indictment on the state of our country, news and body politic, as it is recognition of the good someone like george contributes to the world and those who knew him.

  • @andrewfitzgerald2327
    @andrewfitzgerald2327 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    His calming voice even in the most dire situations always gave hope. God bless George a true gentleman.

  • @juliancoulden1753
    @juliancoulden1753 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of the greats, we grew up with this BBC anchor. He was a part of our lives. Deepest sympathies to his wife, sons and family.

  • @magnolia7277
    @magnolia7277 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Always enjoyed the news when George read it, just to look at his face you knew he was a kind man.

  • @TheGlobalfrog12
    @TheGlobalfrog12 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    So sorry to hear this 😢

  • @rosaadolfo7226
    @rosaadolfo7226 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    RIP Mr George! A national treasure! Rest in peace!

  • @jacquelinequinn9275
    @jacquelinequinn9275 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So sorry to hear the loss of George Alagiah.
    A true Gentleman who's persona shone through and made a lasting impression to many ordinary people's lives.
    He will be sadly missed.
    Sincerely Condolences to his Family and friends.
    May God bless you all.🌹🙏🙏🌹

  • @ixopo6715
    @ixopo6715 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is very sad news and I will always remember him reporting from Rwanda during the genocide. Sending much sympathy to his wife, sons, other family, friends and colleagues. Rest well Mr Alagiah 🌷🌷🌷

  • @josephharrington4502
    @josephharrington4502 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    What a huge tragic loss. The best Journalist that I’ve ever watched. He’ll be sadly missed.

    • @mrthai-rg9nv
      @mrthai-rg9nv ปีที่แล้ว

      did you pay his wages for the years?defundthebbc clown

  • @Adnanbin1985
    @Adnanbin1985 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a good man he was. Goodbye George

  • @susykarian6786
    @susykarian6786 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Heart breaking news. May his soul rest in peace.😢

  • @lasandralucas7314
    @lasandralucas7314 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Started watching BBC News though PBS in the states several years ago before getting the news channel. Love watching George Alagiah delivers the news with strength and intelligence and warmth. He will is missed.

  • @Rosebud2503
    @Rosebud2503 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A fine human being. So sad George is gone. My condolences to his family. He lives on in his sons. 🕊

  • @wrighty553
    @wrighty553 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    George Alagiah, what a lovely man, we welcomed him into our homes through his delivery of the 6 o’clock news. Thank you to his wife and sons for their generosity in sharing him with us. God speed George and love to all of his family.

  • @colinwishbone4437
    @colinwishbone4437 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    He was an example of an expert at his presenting ,all about the subject not him.RIP GEORGE

  • @donnalee2983
    @donnalee2983 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    George was the most humble person. His fight over the last 9 years as been amicable he will be missed x

  • @alexdavies7394
    @alexdavies7394 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm very sorry to hear this. George Alagiah was professionalism personified, as a newsreader. BBC news shall never be the same without him. R.I.P, I'm glad he's no longer suffering.

  • @vanessag5449
    @vanessag5449 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    RIP, he always reminded me
    of my grandad by the way he looked/ acts and I used to watch him every day after school, way too young of an age to pass away, I am very sad. Thoughts are with his family & friends x

  • @selvisubramaniam681
    @selvisubramaniam681 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    George, I love and respect your good values and humanity. You were a true legend in the journalism world. RIP.

  • @Michelle_Schu-blacka
    @Michelle_Schu-blacka ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I didn't know any of this. I only remember him as a newsreader.
    He sounds like he was a remarkable man and a great loss to his friends and family, to the random people whose lives he entered, to journalism and the BBC.
    This is the point where you say 'rest in peace', but I get the sense that even in death, he's not going to stop just yet.

  • @lenrat117
    @lenrat117 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    such a staple of my younger life. He'll be missed.

  • @finsat
    @finsat ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You truely will be missed, George. I remember his news pieces from the late 80's (when I moved to London for uni) until 1999 when I left the UK. He is on the same level as the great US news anchors - such as Walter Cronkite, Tim Russert, Tom Brokaw, Peter Jennings, among so many more. RIP, George - your memory will still live on.

  • @peterwoodford2376
    @peterwoodford2376 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Very sad to hear of his passing. Rest in peace.

  • @Ilovewatchingsupernaturalparan
    @Ilovewatchingsupernaturalparan ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is soooo sad...heartbreaking🤲🤲🤲🕊️🕊️🕊️💔💔💔
    His voice is iconic.
    R.I.P

  • @ksidnfurnekaoajdbdjfkn
    @ksidnfurnekaoajdbdjfkn ปีที่แล้ว +1

    His legacy will forever inspire future journalists, and his contributions to journalism will be remembered fondly. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time. Rest in peace, George Alagiah.

  • @bevmorris7434
    @bevmorris7434 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A lovely lovely man, a terrible loss all round. R.I.P George
    Sending love to his family and friends xx❤

  • @derekdeljohnson7922
    @derekdeljohnson7922 ปีที่แล้ว

    He was like an uncle George to everyone

  • @Lily_ofthevall3y
    @Lily_ofthevall3y ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another fantastic reporter will be sadly missed by all rip George ❤😢

  • @mb00295
    @mb00295 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    George Alagiah was one of the greatest news broadcaster’s and I loved him cos his news reporting was fantastic. My thoughts and prayers are with his friends and especially his wife, Frances and their 2 boys.
    Thank you for the memories, George! All of us viewers will never forget you! - RIP George Alagiah 😭🙏

  • @charliegirl3056
    @charliegirl3056 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He was my favourite news reader, my condolences to his wife Frances and their sons. I've missed him since he had to leave last year, he will be greatly missed 😢❤

  • @angelabaker1992
    @angelabaker1992 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a sad loss but a well fought battle against cancer. RIP George.

  • @willienelsongonzalez4609
    @willienelsongonzalez4609 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    R.I.P. George, your warmth and kindness will be missed.

  • @j4288
    @j4288 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    RIP George, you were such a calming fixture on the news.

  • @sallyjones9702
    @sallyjones9702 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He was a consummate professional and yet he emanated a humanity which so many journalists seem to be lacking. He was easy on the eye too which made the six o’clock news more digestible!
    My sincere condolences to his family. I hope that the love and affection that so many had for him helps lessen their deep grief a tiny bit

  • @charlottehardy822
    @charlottehardy822 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    R.I.P. My thoughts are with his family and friends.

  • @EAcapuccino
    @EAcapuccino ปีที่แล้ว +2

    An iconic face of BBC news
    Im sorry to hear this, ive been watching him ever since i was a small boy in the 1990s 😟
    RIP, farewell! 👋

  • @tonywoodham3760
    @tonywoodham3760 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Stunned to learn of George Alagiah passing I can remember him as a fresh faced presenter who always seemed to be in the thick of things.
    Please may I offer my very sincere condolences to his family and friends.

  • @petergough2534
    @petergough2534 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Such sad news he was a complete gentleman. Condolences to all. Rest easy will miss your professional newsreading 😢

  • @nikitaalbaphotography
    @nikitaalbaphotography ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ubuntu should be taught worldwide. RIP George Alagiah, one of the BBC’s greatest!

  • @sundervenkataraman5746
    @sundervenkataraman5746 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh so sad! He was fantastic! May his soul Rest in Peace.

  • @SG-ku9zo
    @SG-ku9zo ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So so sad. One of the kindest humans to ever exist 😢

  • @patsyaspinall-urrows3836
    @patsyaspinall-urrows3836 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Rest In Eternal Peace George, you made your mark on the world in a special way. Condolences to your family😭

  • @boobopish
    @boobopish ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It’s so so sad. 😢 may he RIP. And lots of love to his family.

  • @dawnwellam4897
    @dawnwellam4897 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Really sad news he was a brilliant journalist and one of my favorites.He will be dearly missed and condolences to his family.😢

  • @angelinadasilva6415
    @angelinadasilva6415 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    While watching this tribute to George Alagiah the only thing I could think was what a wonderful human being!!! We were very lucky to have enjoyed his presence while he was with us. Simplicity and kindness altogether!!

  • @catalinacurio
    @catalinacurio ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That’s a sad loss, lovely man.

  • @suzannelacy8093
    @suzannelacy8093 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh ! I can't believe that George Alagiah has gone . My condolences to his family , friends and colleagues .

  • @theancientsancients1769
    @theancientsancients1769 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I could watch George present the news and not feel stressed yet be informed

  • @ericastones1052
    @ericastones1052 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really respected him I am so sorry for the lost of him, he was great at his work

  • @britaggies2365
    @britaggies2365 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My prayers for the family and friends. The words about him reminded me of the words spoken about my late brother--a kind, generous man, professional, calm, dedicated, a true man of the people. Inspirations in bravery, even as they battled cancer.

  • @janahabalasundaram3480
    @janahabalasundaram3480 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rest in peace
    Such wonderful newsreader and a kind hearted..

  • @glenkemp2071
    @glenkemp2071 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sincere condolences to the family 😢

  • @montythepoodlepup9634
    @montythepoodlepup9634 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of the best at his career! So memorable and always appreciated his caring nature. Best wishes for his lovely family Xxxx

  • @vincenzo00
    @vincenzo00 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So sad. This was a wonderful character and professional. Condolences to his family. May he rest in peace and joy. We never met but will miss you George.

  • @deborahscott6005
    @deborahscott6005 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really sad to hear this news today. He was a great news presenter. A lovely calm voice and came across as a true gentleman.

  • @benjamingoes9883
    @benjamingoes9883 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So sad😢, may his soul RIP

  • @judaism2112
    @judaism2112 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rest in absolute perfect peace, George.

  • @dennycebii
    @dennycebii ปีที่แล้ว +1

    His was a reassuring voice. Prayers to his family. 🙏🏿

  • @georgethomson111
    @georgethomson111 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I didn't expect to see this coming. George will not be forgotten, we have lost a BBC NEWS LEGEND. What a man George has been.

  • @cheapassmudda
    @cheapassmudda ปีที่แล้ว +1

    RIP watched him my whole childhood may he rest and may his family find peace.