ITV News journalist Emily Morgan dies aged 45

ITV News journalist Emily Morgan has died at the age of 45 following a 'short battle' with lung cancer, ITN has confirmed.

Emily had worked for ITN for 23 years and was the ITV News health and science editor. She was at the centre of the channel's Covid-19 reporting, visiting hospitals and interviewing health workers throughout the pandemic.

In a statement, Andrew Dagnell, ITV Network News editor said ITN was deeply saddened by her death. Paying tribute, he added that she was an 'exceptional journalist' and 'true trailblazer'.

"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," Mr Dagnell said. "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."

The statement continued: "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.”

ITV News royal editor Chris Ship described Emily as 'talented, kind' and 'full of humanity.' In a tweet, he said: "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."

Channel 5 News health correspondent Catherine Jones wrote: "With sadness I am sharing awful news about my ITN colleague Emily Morgan. We have both covered health news for many years, and I could always count on her on a professional and a personal level.

"A truly lovely individual; in an industry where most people have flaws, she had none."

BBC Breakfast editor Richard Frediani tweeted: "Brilliant. Talented. Intelligent. Dedicated. Fearless. Emily Morgan will always remain in the hearts of all those lucky enough to have worked with her. A first class journalist who will be missed by her family and many friends."

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