George Alagiah OBE was one of Britain's most distinguished and trusted journalists, serving for decades as a news anchor and foreign correspondent for BBC News.
Born in Sri Lanka and raised in Ghana and the United Kingdom, George became a pioneering figure in British broadcasting — one of the first journalists of South Asian heritage to become a main presenter on the BBC News at Six.
His reporting took him across the world's most complex and difficult stories, from Africa to the Middle East, always with humanity, clarity and professionalism. He was awarded an OBE for his services to journalism.
George Alagiah passed away in July 2023 after a long battle with bowel cancer. He remains one of the most beloved figures in British broadcasting and a true inspiration to journalists everywhere.