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BBC newsreader George Alagiah dies at age of 67 following battle with cancer

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BBC newsreader George Alagiah has died aged 67 after being diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2014, his agent said on Monday.

Paying tribute to him on Monday, BBC director-general Tim Davie described Mr Alagiah as “one of the best and bravest journalists of his generation”, who was “loved by all”.

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