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Reporter dies

BBC journalist Brian Hanrahan, best known for his coverage of the Falklands War, has died aged 61.

Reporter dies

Tue, 21 Dec, 2010 - 00:00

He was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year and his condition deteriorated when he was admitted to hospital with an infection 10 days ago.

Hanrahan, who leaves behind a wife and daughter, spent 40 years with the BBC.

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