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BBC Northern Ireland Journalist Stephen Walker Dies Aged 61

9/6/2026

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Stephen Walker died at home surrounded by family on Sunday, age 61.
He joined BBC Northern Ireland in 1991 as a Radio Ulster reporter.
Walker served as London correspondent, political reporter and later political correspondent for the broadcaster.
He published five books, including biographies of Irish politicians John Hume and David Trimble.
Mark Carruthers announced Walker’s death and praised his truth-seeking, fearless journalism.

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Stephen Walker died at home surrounded by family on Sunday, age 61.
He joined BBC Northern Ireland in 1991 as a Radio Ulster reporter.
Walker served as London correspondent, political reporter and later political correspondent for the broadcaster.
He published five books, including biographies of Irish politicians John Hume and David Trimble.
Mark Carruthers announced Walker’s death and praised his truth-seeking, fearless journalism.