Sian Williams breaks silence on Dermot Murnaghan death
- Posted on July 13, 2026
- By The Independent
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Sian Williams, the former co-host of BBC Breakfast, has shared her heartfelt tribute following the passing of colleague Dermot Murnaghan at age 68. The veteran broadcaster, who presented the morning show from 2002 to 2007 and hosted the popular quiz program Eggheads, died peacefully after battling prostate cancer. Williams highlighted Murnaghan's dedication to his craft and the deep trust he earned from audiences through his meticulous preparation and professional excellence throughout his broadcasting career.
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Sian Williams breaks silence on Dermot Murnaghan death
Dermot Murnaghan's former BBC Breakfast colleague, Sian Williams, has paid tribute to the veteran broadcaster following his death. The former Sky News anchor died “peacefully” on Saturday (11 July) aged 68 “following a period of illness with prostate cancer”, his family said in a statement. Murnaghan was a main presenter of BBC Breakfast from September 2002 to December 2007, and he also hosted the quiz show Eggheads. Williams, who co-hosted the breakfast show, said of Murnaghan: "The reason that so many viewers had trust in him was because they knew he had done the work."
