ITV News health and science Emily Morgan investigated NHS patients being forced to seek private healthcare in her final broadcast report before her death aged 45.
ITN confirmed the news of Emily's death in a statement shared on Twitter.
The post read: "We are devastated at the passing of our remarkable colleague Emily Morgan. Emily was a hugely talented journalist and a much-loved friend and mentor to so many here. She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with Emily’s family."