Sir Mark Tully, iconic BBC broadcaster and journalist, has died at the age of 90, leaving behind a legacy.
Sir Mark spent around 30 years at the BBC and became one of its most recognizable voices, especially through his work in South Asia.
He served as the BBC’s New Delhi bureau chief for two decades and was widely respected for telling complex stories in a calm manner.
Tributes were quick to pour in after news of his death, with the Indian Prime Minister calling him a “commanding voice of journalism” and saying Sir Mark’s deep connection to India was clear in his work.
The Minister added that his reporting left a lasting impact and offered his condolences to his family and fans.
Born in India in 1935, Sir Mark moved to England as a child and later studied at Cambridge University.
However, he joined the BBC in the 1960s and returned to India in 1965, where he reported on major developments in South Asia, including wars, political changes and social movements.
After leaving the BBC in 1994, she became the voice of Radio 4’s Something Understood, a program focusing on faith, life and reflection.
BBC colleagues remembered him as thoughtful, generous and deeply committed to journalism.
