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His interest in humanitarian efforts inspired his journalism. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. He also tested positive for COVID-19 in March. Our weekly does of strategic insight about the future of news media aimed at US readers. Topaz symbolizes love and affection. George Alagiah fathers name is under review and mother unknown at this time. Sent at around 10am UK time. Desperately Seeking Wisdom: George Alagiah on Apple Podcasts I see life as a gift rather than worry about when it's going to end. Her point is with FaceTime, Whatsapp, Skype and Zoom she's more social than ever. Geroge Alagiah had a spiritual experience when his granddaughter was born. Born on 22 November 1955 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. He earned a degree in political science from Durham University where he first began to develop an interest in journalism. The year 2020 saw him make the debut of his novel The Burning Land. He was first diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in 2014 and has . George Alagiah's birthstone is Topaz and Citrine. If there is any information missing, we will be updating this page soon. His ancestors spoke one of the longest surviving classical languages. 'I told my wife and family first and then our friends and we came together. The BBC newsreader talks about his family. Advertisement. If you any have tips or corrections, please send them our way. In 2010, he attended the Asian Awards, which celebrates the successes of South Asian leaders, and was recognized for outstanding achievement in television. 12K. I've always said to my oncologist, 'Tell me when I need to sort my affairs out', and he's not told me that, but what he did tell me is that the cancer is now in a third organ. Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations with other readers. 'An old family friend has succumbed to the coronavirus, but we won't be able to pay our respects. He goes ahead to state that he doesnt think he is going to be able to get rid of the disease as it is growing slowly.