Emily Morgan: ITV News reporter dies at age 45

Emily Morgan, ITV News’ Health and Science editor, died at the age of 45.

Emily, who worked for ITV News for more than two decades, was recently diagnosed with lung cancer.

She died on Friday night (May 26, 2023) while surrounded by her family.

The extremely brilliant mother of two girls was instrumental in the network’s coverage of the Covid outbreak.

Her reporting from the front lines of healthcare was deemed vital in exposing the stress NHS personnel were facing.

Emily was eulogized by Andrew Dagnell, the editor of ITV Network News, who said:

‘We are deeply saddened by the passing of our remarkable colleague, Emily Morgan.

‘Emily was not only an incredibly talented journalist, but a much-loved member of the ITV Newsroom, and her absence will be deeply felt by all who knew her.

‘As our Health and Science editor, Emily played a pivotal role in shaping our coverage through some of the most important stories of our time, including her courageous reporting through the COVID-19 pandemic, visiting hospitals and healthcare workers on the front lines, and sharing their stories with our viewers.

‘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.

‘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.

‘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.’

Emily was very proud of her career, but she was most proud of her family, especially her two young girls.

She told several of her coworkers at ITV that she wanted to be remembered as a mother, wife, sister, daughter, and friend, not as a journalist.