Sky News reported presenter well‑known Dermot Murnaghan died recently.
Tributes swiftly spread online through Twitter and Facebook following the announcement.
At the same time, the network confirmed U.S. forces carried out airstrikes on Iran within an hour of talks ending Sunday.
The network also covered the murder probe into former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe amid growing interest.
Domestic political updates filled news bulletins on Monday through the day.