Emily Morgan (ITV Reporter) death: How did Emily Morgan die?

Emily Morgan (ITV Reporter) death: How did Emily Morgan die? – Emily Morgan, ITV News’ Health and Science editor, has died at the age of 45 after a battle with lung cancer. Emily died on Friday (May 26, 2023) surrounded by her family.

As ITV’s health and science editor, Emily was instrumental in the network’s coverage of the COVID outbreak.

Her reportage from the front lines of healthcare was regarded as critical in highlighting the stress NHS employees were experiencing.

Andrew Dagnell, the editor of ITV Network News, paid glowing tribute to Emily, saying:

‘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 began her career with ITV News as a producer in Westminster for 5 years before becoming a reporter and rising to positions such as Wales and West of England Correspondent, Political Correspondent, and Health Editor. She was recently promoted to Health and Science Editor and was looking forward to the new challenges.

Emily recently published her latest story of Lithuanian clinics responding to patients on NHS and private waiting lists before her death.

The story was welcome by her  8,000 followers for highlighting those who had traveled to consult doctors in other countries.

Emily was very proud of her job, but her family, especially her two young daughters, was her pride and joy.

She informed numerous ITV colleagues that she wanted to be remembered as a mother, wife, sister, daughter, and friend, not as a journalist.