BREAKING NEWS Dermot Murnaghan, 67, reveals devastating prostate cancer diagnosis as former Sky News presenter thanks family for 'monumental love and support'
Newsreader Dermot Murnaghan today revealed he has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.
The broadcaster has said he is 'feeling well' despite the devastating diagnosis.
Stage 4 is the most advanced stage cancer, meaning cancerous cells have spread beyond the prostate and into other areas of the body.
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