George Alagiah died on the 24th of this month in presence of his family and loved ones.

George was brought up in a Tamil family in Colombo, Sri Lanka

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BBC editor John Simpson expressed despair on George's death, hailing him as a brave, insightful, gentle, and kind friend.

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In 2014, while working in the newsroom, he was diagnosed with cancer and underwent chemotherapy simultaneously.

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George's family member disclosed that he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in 2014 and had made a pros and cons list of his life's journey.

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George Alagiah, a respected and beloved journalist, will always be remembered as such

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