ITV News journalist Emily Morgan has died, the broadcaster has introduced.

She was the channel's well being and science editor - taking part in a key function in its protection of the COVID pandemic - and her profession with the broadcaster spanned greater than 20 years.

She had just lately been recognized with lung most cancers, and died on Friday evening, surrounded by her household. She leaves behind two younger daughters.

Andrew Dagnell, editor of ITV Network News, mentioned the organisation was deeply saddened by the loss of life of such a "remarkable colleague".

"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 mentioned.

"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 ideas are with Emily's household. Emily was proud to be a journalist, however she was much more happy with her household. She adored them. We are sending them our love and assist at this unthinkably tough 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."

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Chris Ship, the channel's royal editor, tweeted: "She was such a beautiful person and a dear friend.

"As well being editor, Emily was fearless in reporting COVID to the nation in 2020.

"Talented, kind, full of humanity. She was 45."

'It is not simple reporting on deaths'

Morgan started her profession as a producer at ITV and was based mostly in Westminster for 5 years.

She had been working till simply two months in the past, along with her final report - on most cancers ready occasions being at an all-time excessive - broadcast on 30 March.

She labored in plenty of roles, together with Wales and West of England correspondent, political correspondent, and well being editor.

In 2021, Morgan mirrored on the challenges protecting the pandemic, saying: "It isn't easy reporting on deaths, especially large numbers. What every death is not, is a statistic. Yet, with so many, the fear is each one gets added in with another and they become a blur of numbers."

But, regardless of being a gifted reporter, she mentioned she wished to be remembered not as a journalist, however as a mom, spouse, sister, daughter, and good friend.

"They are the things that matter," she mentioned.

A 'sensible journalist' and 'great lady'

After information of her loss of life was introduced, NHS England paid tribute to Ms Morgan.

"Everyone at NHS England deeply saddened to hear this terrible news," the organisation tweeted.

"Emily was a brilliant journalist whose coverage of COVID in particular was exceptional. She will be hugely missed and our thoughts are with her colleagues, friends and, most of all, her family.

Health Secretary Steve Barclay added: "Her exemplary reporting all through the COVID pandemic was a significant public service - serving to to maintain individuals secure. My ideas are along with her household and buddies at the moment."

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