Sky News Presenter Bob Friend Dies

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It is with great sadness that we report the death of Bob Friend, one of the faces who launched Sky News.

Bob, one of Sky's most popular and colourful presenters, died today after a short illness.

Apart from a distinguished journalistic career as a foreign correspondent, he also featured in two Hollywood blockbusters and was awarded the MBE.

Anna Botting looks back at his life.

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