BBC broadcaster Edward Stourton dies aged 68
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Edward Stourton, a BBC broadcaster known for presenting Today and the One O'Clock News, has died aged 68. He passed away on Saturday surrounded by his family after being diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014. The BBC paid tribute to him as an outstanding journalist.
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His cancer diagnosis was in 2014, indicating an extended illness.
Edward Stourton died on Saturday surrounded by his family.
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The BBC paid tribute to Edward Stourton, calling him an outstanding journalist.
The Guardian- His cancer diagnosis was in 2014, indicating an extended illness.
- The announcement explicitly mentions prostate cancer, raising awareness.
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Loaded language removed<p>Corporation pays tribute to ‘outstanding’ journalist who presented shows including Today and One O’Clock News</p><p>The broadcaster and journalist Edward Stourton has died aged 68, the BBC has said.</p><p>He died on Saturday surrounded by his family after being diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014, the BBC announced in a statement.</p> <a…
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The BBC paid tribute to Edward Stourton, calling him an outstanding journalist.
The GuardianEdward Stourton died on Saturday surrounded by his family.
The GuardianEdward Stourton was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014.
The GuardianEdward Stourton presented shows including Today and the One O'Clock News.
The GuardianEdward Stourton died aged 68.
The GuardianThe BBC announced the death of Edward Stourton.
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