Broadcasting veteran Dermot Murnaghan is confronting one of the toughest challenges of his life — a fight against late-stage prostate cancer. Yet despite the gravity of his diagnosis, the 67-year-old former Sky News, BBC, and ITV presenter is responding well to treatment, channelling his energy into raising awareness about early screening, and planning to take part in a major charity event next year.
Dermot Murnaghan presented on Sky News from 2007 to 2023
Murnaghan has become a vocal advocate for proactive health checks, urging men over 50 — particularly those in high-risk groups — to request PSA (prostate-specific antigen) testing. He has described how his own cancer was diagnosed late after he “fell through the cracks” of the screening system, a reality he now hopes to prevent for others.
In a show of resilience, Murnaghan has committed to joining the Tour de 4 charity cycling challenge in September, an event aimed at raising funds for prostate cancer research and support.
Providing vital moral support throughout his journey is a friend who knows the struggle all too well — Sir Chris Hoy, the Olympic cycling legend who is also living with stage 4 prostate cancer. The two men have developed a close friendship, regularly exchanging messages and encouragement. Murnaghan has described Hoy’s support as “invaluable,” helping him combat the isolation and anxiety that often accompany treatment.
Sir Chris Hoy has hailed the support of his family and friends for “lifting” him with their “kindness” (Image: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
For Murnaghan, this fight is about more than his own health — it’s about shining a spotlight on early detection, supporting others in the same battle, and proving that even in the face of late-stage cancer, there is strength, purpose, and hope.
