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ITV News journalist Emily Morgan has died at the age of 45, it has been announced.
As the broadcaster's health and science editor, Emily had provided detailed coverage of the Covid pandemic.
Following her death, ITV's royal editor Chris Ship paid tribute, tweeting: "She was such a beautiful person and a dear friend.
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"As Health Editor, Emily was fearless in reporting Covid to the nation in 2020. Talented, kind, full of humanity."
ITV Network News editor Andrew Dagnell also paid tribute, saying that the channel was saddened by the death of their "remarkable colleague".
He continued: "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."
Meanwhile, colleague Lucrezia Millarini said: "What a privilege to have known, laughed with and worked with this wonderful woman. I'm so sorry she's gone. Our newsroom and our programmes will not be the same. Every bit of love to Emily's family. I can't imagine their loss right now."
NHS England also paid tribute following her Covid coverage.
A statement read: "Everyone at NHS England deeply saddened to hear this terrible news.
"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."
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