Dermot Murnaghan: key obituary facts
Is Dermot Murnaghan dead? Yes. Dermot Murnaghan died on July 11, 2026, at age 68.
Cause of death: Dermot Murnaghan's cause of death was reported as Cancer.
What was Dermot Murnaghan known for?
He was a British broadcaster (born 1957).
More about Dermot Murnaghan
Born: 26 December 1957.
Place of birth: Devon.
Gender: male.
Occupation: journalist, presenter, television presenter.
Nationality: United Kingdom.
Education: University of Sussex, City, University of London.
Employer: British Broadcasting Corporation.
Career began: 1984.
Also known as: Dermot John Murnaghan.
Occupations: Journalist, television presenter.
Years active: 1984–2026.
Dermot Murnaghan died on July 11, 2026, at the age of 68.
He was an English television presenter and news reporter, known for his work on Sky News and BBC News, and as a presenter of Eggheads. The cause of death was prostate cancer.