Sir Alex Younger – long-serving head of MI6 – dies aged 62

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSir Alex Younger was the longest-serving MI6 chief in 50 years (BBC)Sir Alex Younger, the former head of Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), has died aged 62 in Boston after being diagnosed with prostate cancer last year. He was the longest-serving MI6 chief in 50 years, holding the position of 'C' from 2014, and was a significant figure in Britain’s 'War on Terror', including ensuring security for the 2012 London Olympics. An expert in international security, Sir Alex publicly and repeatedly warned of threats from China, Russia, and other hostile states, urging intelligence services to leverage evolving technology. After leaving his role, he advocated for Britain to rearm and rebuild its military reserves, potentially through national service, to face growing threats from Russia and destabilising leaders. Known for his straightforward leadership, Sir Alex was admired for maintaining ethical standards in intelligence operations and navigating MI6 through challenges including Brexit and the shift to traditional state threats. In fullFormer MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger dies aged 62Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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