TVTV NewsBBC BreakfastBBC Breakfast presenter Sally Nugent shared the news of journalist and broadcaster Edward Stourton's sad death live on air09:55, 20 Jul 2026Updated 09:56, 20 Jul 2026Sally Nugent paid tribute to the late star on BBC Breakfast.‌During Monday's show (July 20), Sally was detailing the latest headlines to viewers before announcing the tragic news of Edward Stourton's death.‌She commented: "The BBC journalist and broadcaster Edward Stourton has died at the age of 68.‌"In a career spanning decades, he presented shows including The One O'Clock News, Panorama and a range of programmes across BBC Radio 4. He had been diagnosed with prostate cancer 10 years ago."Edward had an impressive career in journalism, having joined ITN back in 1979 and becoming a founding member of Channel 4 News three years later.‌However, in 1988, he joined the BBC as its Paris Correspondent before returning to ITN two years later as its Diplomatic Editor.Since then, he went on to be the presenter of the One O'clock News and began presenting The World at One and The World This Weekend in 2009.Since the announcement of his death, tributes have been pouring in from those who worked and knew Edward.‌Jonathan Munro, Interim CEO, BBC News and Current Affairs, commented: "It's far too soon to lose Ed. I worked as his producer when he was ITN's Diplomatic Editor - unflappable then and ever after."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."‌Meanwhile, controller of BBC Radio 4 Mohit Bakaya added: "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."Article continues belowAs the BBC's Hannah Barnes added: "Deeply saddened to hear that Edward Stourton has died. I had the privilege of making several programmes for Radio 4 with Ed. He had an astonishing intellect and was a wonderful writer. He was also witty and extremely kind. My thoughts are with his family.BBC Breakfast is available to watch weekdays on BBC One from 6amChoose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌BBC BreakfastBBC1