Following the sad news of Dermot Murnaghan's death, BBC Breakfast shared a special tribute to highlight the broadcaster's fantastic achievements.09:56, 12 Jul 2026Updated 09:58, 12 Jul 2026BBC Breakfast has shared a touching tribute to former presenter Dermot Murnaghan following his death at the age of 68.‌A familiar face on British television for more than 40 years, Dermot presented some of the nation's biggest news programmes, including the ITV Evening News and the BBC's News at Six and News at Ten.‌He also presented BBC Breakfast between September 2002 and December 2007 and spent time hosting the popular quiz show, Eggheads.‌After announcing his prostate cancer diagnosis last summer, Dermot used his platform to encourage more men to get checked, becoming a vocal campaigner for greater awareness and early testing.On Sunday's BBC Breakfast (July 12), BBC Breakfast presenters Roger Johnson and Rachel Burden shared a special report dedicated to Dermot, showcasing the many highlights from his astonishing career.‌At the end of the segment, Roger added his own touching tribute to Dermot, reflecting: "Well, he certainly did make a difference to people's lives."The hosts then spoke to Nick Owen via video link, who recently appeared on a podcast alongside Dermot and Nick Ridgman from Prostate Cancer UK. Roger then also described Dermot's death as "incredibly sad news".Following the sad report, viewers headed over to social media site X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their condolences. One viewer said: "Can't believe Dermot is gone."‌Another addressed the other famous deaths that have been announced this week and said: "Imagine being told last Saturday: 'This time next week, Bonnie Tyler and Dermot Murnaghan will be dead, and someone will have murdered Ann Widdecombe.'"Another social media user wrote: "RIP Dermot," followed by a sad emoji.‌The news of Dermot's death was shared by his family on social media on Saturday (July 11). The statement read: "It is with great sadness that the family of Dermot Murnaghan announces that he passed away at home in North London earlier this morning."He died peacefully with his family at his side."‌Since sharing his diagnosis last summer, he has been a strong voice in raising awareness of the disease, urging more men to come forward for testing.He previously said: "Needless to say my message to all men over 50, in high risk groups, or displaying symptoms, is get yourself tested and campaign for routine prostate screening by the NHS."Early detection is crucial. And be aware, this disease can sometimes progress rapidly without obvious symptoms."Article continues belowBBC Breakfast airs daily from 6am on BBC One.