Iconic BBC broadcaster and journalist Sir Mark Tully has died aged 90, leaving behind a legacy.
Sir Mark spent around 30 years at the BBC and became one of its most recognizable voices, particularly through his work in South Asia.
He was the BBC’s New Delhi bureau chief for two decades and was widely respected for telling complex stories calmly.
Tributes quickly poured in following news of his death, with India’s Prime Minister calling him a “leading voice in journalism” and saying Sir Mark’s deep connection to India was clear in his work.
The minister added that his reporting had left a lasting impact and offered his condolences to his family and admirers.
Born in India in 1935, Sir Mark moved to England as a child and later studied at the University of Cambridge.
However, he joined the BBC in the 1960s and returned to India in 1965, where he reported on major events in South Asia, including wars, political changes and social movements.
After leaving the BBC in 1994, he became the voice of Radio 4’s Something Understood, a show focusing on faith, life and reflection.
He is remembered by BBC colleagues as a caring, generous man with a deep commitment to journalism.
