Legendary investigative journalist Roger Cook dies aged 83

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBritish investigative journalist and television broadcaster Roger Cook (Getty Images)Legendary ITV broadcaster Roger Cook has passed away at the age of 83, his family announced. His family confirmed on Monday, 15 June, that he died peacefully on Saturday after a short illness. In tribute, they called Cook a “beloved husband and father” and acknowledged his “distinguished and award-winning career”.Cook was widely known for his decades-spanning career as one of British television's most prolific investigative journalists. He hosted the current affairs programme The Cook Report for 16 years, for which he received a Bafta special award in 1997. ITV praised his fearless contribution to journalism, noting his tireless work in exposing criminal wrongdoing and injustice, which helped drive important and lasting changes in the law.In fullRoger Cook death: Legendary ITV broadcaster dies, aged 83Thank 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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