Top ITV News journalist Emily Morgan dies aged 45

2023-05-27

ITV News journalist Emily Morgan has died, the broadcaster has announced.

Emily was the broadcaster's health and science editor, playing a major role in the channel's coverage of the coronavirus pandemic.

The news of her death was officially confirmed by ITV this evening, posting the update online and to their social media channels, saying that she played a "pivotal role" in her coverage of Covid-19 and was an "incredibly talented" journalist.

Emily passed away following a short battle with lung cancer, the broadcaster confirmed.

A tweet from the broadcaster 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."

Andrew Dagnell, editor for ITV Network News, said: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of our remarkable colleague, Emily Morgan. Emily was not only an incredibly talented journalist, but a much-loved member of the ITV Newsroom and her absence will be deeply felt by all who knew her.

"As our Health and Science editor, Emily played a pivotal role in shaping our coverage through some of the most important stories of our time, including her courageous reporting through the COVID-19 pandemic, visiting hospitals and health care workers on the front lines, and sharing their stories with our viewers.

"Her reporting was instrumental in exposing the immense pressure and strain that NHS workers were under, and she became a trusted voice for the public during an unprecedented time.

"Emily’s passion for the role was evident in everything she did and her work was a constant reminder of why journalism matters. Her dedication to informing and educating our viewers will continue to inspire all those who were privileged to work alongside her.

"Our thoughts are with Emily’s family. Emily was proud to be a journalist, but she was even more proud of her family. She adored them. We are sending them our love and support at this unthinkably difficult time.

"Emily was an exceptional journalist, a devoted mother and wife and a true trailblazer in our field. Her friendship, her professionalism and her enormous contribution to our industry and to the public conversation will not be forgotten.”

Tributes are starting to pour in for the journalist, who passed away at the age of 45.

ITV News' royal editor, Chris Ship, posted on Twitter saying: "With a very heavy heart, we announce the death of our much loved friend and colleague @emilymorganitv.

"She was such a beautiful person and a dear friend. As Health Editor, Emily was fearless in reporting Covid to the nation in 2020. Talented, kind, full of humanity. She was 45."

Jonathan Munro, Director of Journalism and Deputy CEO of BBC News, wrote: "The death of Emily Morgan deprives us all of an intelligent, probing, empathetic journalist.

"An explainer and an analyst. A real talent. Hardly comparable, though, to the loss for her family which must be utterly heartbreaking."

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