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Late BBC newsreader George Alagiah's will revealed as he leaves £49,000 to family


Newsreader George Alagiah, who presented BBC News at Six for over a decade, passed away in July last year at the age of 67, after a 10-year battle with bowel cancer

My trustees shall have the power to insure any asset of my estate on such terms as they think fit and to pay premiums out of income or capital." George passed away at age 67 following a ten-year battle with bowel cancer (Image: Getty Images)His will further allows for the upkeep and improvement of his property: "My trustees may use the income or capital of my estate for or towards the cost of maintaining or improving freehold or leasehold property forming part of my estate." Finally, the will concludes with the confirmation of its legal standing: "The Last Will and Testament of Maxwell Alagiah was proved and registered before the High Court of Justice.

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