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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1863, Albert Calmette, French physician, bacteriologist, and immunologist (died 1933) was born. In 1916, Lyudmila Pavlichenko, Ukrainian-Russian soldier and sniper (died 1974) was born. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1928, Alastair Burnet, English journalist (died 2012) was born. In 1943, Christine McVie, English singer-songwriter and keyboard player (died 2022) was born. In 1969, Alan Mullally, English cricketer and sportscaster was born. In 2008, Bobby Murcer, American baseball player, coach, and sportscaster (born 1946) passed away. In 2014, Valeriya Novodvorskaya, Russian journalist and politician (born 1950) passed away. In 2015, Chenjerai Hove, Zimbabwean journalist, author, and poet (born 1956) passed away. In 2015, Tenzin Delek Rinpoche, Tibetan monk and activist (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Dermot Murnaghan was a 'legend of news' who announced the deaths of Princess Diana and Queen Elizabeth II - and his prostate cancer advocacy will save lives

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July 12, 2026

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Dermot Murnaghan was a 'legend of news' who announced the deaths of Princess Diana and Queen Elizabeth II - and his prostate cancer advocacy will save lives
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The i Paper

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· Jul 11, 2026

Dermot Murnaghan, broadcaster and Eggheads presenter, dies aged 68

The veteran journalist, whose career spanned decades, was at the forefront of key news events announcing the deaths of the late Queen and Diana, Princess of Wales

Irish Star

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· Jul 10, 2026

Princess Diana's driver recalls 'strangers bowing to her corpse and climbing on rooftops'

Princess Diana's personal driver Colin Tebbutt has spoken candidly about the heartbreaking efforts he made to protect the beloved royal's dignity at a Paris hospital after the fatal 1997 crash, including hanging blankets to block rooftop onlookers from glimpsing her body.

Irish News

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· Jun 29, 2026

What you need to know about alopecia, as Melanie Sykes shares hair loss pictures

The former TV presenter has shared an update on her battle with alopecia – here are the symptoms and what you need to know.

Hello Magazine

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· Jul 8, 2026

Never-before-seen photo of Princess Diana leaves fans in tears

Earl Charles Spencer evoked tears when he shared a sweet throwback photo alongside his sister, the late Princess Diana

DNyuz

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· Jun 24, 2026

Shirley Lord, Beauty Editor, Novelist and Society Fixture, Dies at 93

Shirley Lord, an English-born journalist whose early success on Fleet Street in London led to prominent jobs at Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue and Helena Rubinstein, along with a sideline as the best-selling author of steamy novels, and whose high-dose vivacity and 1987 marriage to A.M. Rosenthal, the former executive editor of The New York Times, made []

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· Jul 8, 2026

TV Icon, 69, Reveals Shock Health Scare

Roy Rochlin/Getty ImagesKatie Couric has revealed that she was diagnosed with temporary memory loss.The 69-year-old journalist detailed the “freaky” health scare in a candid Substack post on July 6, titled “The Day I’ll Never Remember.”“It was Saturday, June 27, 2026. But when I was asked the month, the year, and who was president, I got them wrong. I wasn’t sure of the month. I thought it was 2024. And I believed Joe Biden was president. Let me explain,” she wrote.Read more at The Daily Beast.

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Related coverage for "Dermot Murnaghan was a 'legend of news' who announced the deaths of Princess Diana and Queen Elizabeth II - and his prostate cancer advocacy will save lives": The i Paper — Dermot Murnaghan, broadcaster and Eggheads presenter, dies aged 68. Irish Star — Princess Diana's driver recalls 'strangers bowing to her corpse and climbing on rooftops'. Irish News — What you need to know about alopecia, as Melanie Sykes shares hair loss pictures. Hello Magazine — Never-before-seen photo of Princess Diana leaves fans in tears. DNyuz — Shirley Lord, Beauty Editor, Novelist and Society Fixture, Dies at 93. The Daily Beast — TV Icon, 69, Reveals Shock Health Scare