The 67-year-old announced on social media his diagnosis, saying he is “responding positively” to treatment and “feeling well”.
The 67-year-old announced his diagnosis on social media, saying it was one of stage four “advanced” cancer. He said he was “fortunate to have a simply outstanding medical team” looking after him that was “administering the best possible care with expertise, compassion and sensitivity”.
“I’m responding positively to their excellent treatment and feeling well,” he added. “I’m blessed to be fortified by the monumental love and support of my wife, family and close friends. “Needless to say, my message to all men over 50, in high-risk groups, or displaying symptoms, is get yourself tested and campaign for routine prostate screening by the NHS. “Early detection is crucial. And be aware, this disease can sometimes progress rapidly without obvious symptoms.”
Murnaghan said he would be taking part in Sir Chris Hoy’s charity bike ride in Glasgow in September, which aims to “shine a spotlight” on stage four cancer. Sir Chris was himself diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer in September 2023. Advanced prostate cancer is when the cancer cells have spread to other parts of the body, according to Macmillan Cancer Support. Murnaghan is a familiar face to Sky News viewers, having served as one of its main presenters from 2007 to 2023. In September 2022, he announced the death of the late Queen Elizabeth II on the channel.
