Broadcaster and journalist Edward Stourton has died aged 68, the BBC says.Mr Stourton’s career spanned more than 40 years, including 10 years fronting the Radio 4 Today programme.He was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014, but continued to work until recently.Jonathan Munro, the interim chief executive of BBC News and Current Affairs, said it was “far too soon to lose Ed”.Mr Munro worked as his producer when he was ITN’s diplomatic editor.Sir Trevor McDonald (L), Edward Stourton (C) and Rt Hon Oliver Letwin MP ahead of the 'Turn the Tables' charity lunch at The Savoy in 2004 (Getty)The journalist was “unflappable then and ever after”, Mr Munro said.“Many years later, I was listening to his superb analysis of the new Pope for the BBC – another of his many areas of expertise.“Not many broadcasters can present Today, BBC One’s One O’Clock News, The World At One and Sunday – but he did. He leaves a huge gap.”Mohit Bakaya, controller of BBC Radio 4, said: “Ed was an absolutely outstanding broadcaster.“He brought intelligence, authority and an extraordinary hinterland to everything he did.“When Ed was behind the mic, whether on Sunday or the various news programmes he regularly presented for Radio 4, you felt you understood the world that little bit better. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time.”This is a breaking news story. More to come. Subscribe here to get the latest updates from The Independent.