Former ITV News editor Geoff Hill has died following a four-year leukaemia battle – only nine months after getting married in a lockdown ceremony.
Tributes poured in to the ‘giant in our industry’ who died surrounded by his family after being admitted to hospital last week while receiving treatment for the disease.
Mr Hill, of Lee, South East London, married his fiancée Natalie in a quickly-arranged ceremony at the Clarendon Hotel in Blackheath last December with only 13 guests.
He was father to Emily, 20, Olivia, ten, and Alfie, nine – and spent nearly 30 years in journalism, working mostly for ITV, but also CNN, Setanta Sports and Channel 5.
Natalie said today: ‘I’m sure many of you will join me and his family in being beyond devastated that he has left this world. For what a life he led, and what an impact he made.
Geoff Hill Height & Weight
How tall was Geoff Hill? He stands tall with a height of 5 feet 9 inches and weighs about 63 kilos. He is a fitness freak as well. He has black hair and has light brown eyes.
Geoff Hill Wife
Geoff Hill, of Lee, South East London, married his fiancée Natalie in a quickly-arranged ceremony at the Clarendon Hotel in Blackheath last December with only 13 guests present. They married on December 8 last year, having originally planned a large celebration at a hotel in Norfolk for July 2021 – before he suffered a relapse of the leukaemia.
Geoff Hill ITV News Editor Death Cause
Geoff Hill ITV News Editor dies of leukaemia less than a year after getting married – as colleagues pay tribute to a ‘giant in our industry. Mr Hill was diagnosed with leukaemia in September 2017 and underwent a stem cell transplant, 100 rounds of chemotherapy and 38 bone marrow biopsies.
He also had radiotherapy, took more than 6,000 pills, suffered a serious bout of sepsis in March 2019 which nearly killed him and was put in an induced coma in July.
London-born Mr Hill, a Crystal Palace FC fan, began his career in newspapers in the capital before moving to ITV’s regional news programme London Tonight in 1993.
He joined ITV News in 2000 and he stayed for seven years before becoming editor of Setanta Sports News, director of coverage at CNN, and editor of Channel 5 News.
He returned to ITV News as Editor in 2013, overseeing coverage of the general elections of 2015 and 2017, the Scottish referendum and the EU referendum in 2016.
Geoff Hill Death News
Geoff Hill Net Worth
Mr Hill spent nearly 30 years in journalism, working for ITV, CNN, Setanta and Channel 5. His net worth was estimated to be $3 million, as of 2021.
Geoff Hill Wiki
| Geoff Hill | Wiki/Bio |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Geoff Hill |
| Nick Name | Geoff |
| Age | 52-years old (Died) |
| Death Reason | Leukaemia |
| Net Worth | $3 million |
| Birthday | 1969 |
| Profession | Journalist |
| Birthplace | USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Ethnicity | Mixed |
| Nationality | American |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Height (approx.) | In Feet Inches: 5′ 9″ In Meters: 1.78 m In Centimetres: 178 cm |
| Weight (approx.) | In Kilograms- 63 kg In Pounds- 132 lbs |
| Body Measurements | approx. 44-28-40 inches |
| Shoe Size | 5.5 (US) |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair color | Black |
| Girlfriend Name | Natalie Hill |
| Wife Name | Natalie Hill |
| Children? | Yes |
| Educational Qualifications | Graduate |
Geoff Hill Facts
- Geoff Hill was diagnosed with leukaemia in September 2017 and had 100 rounds of chemotherapy.
- Mr Hill was diagnosed with leukaemia in September 2017 and underwent a stem cell transplant, 100 rounds of chemotherapy and 38 bone marrow biopsies.
- He also had radiotherapy, took more than 6,000 pills, suffered a serious bout of sepsis in March 2019 which nearly killed him and was put in an induced coma in July.
- London-born Mr Hill, a Crystal Palace FC fan, began his career in newspapers in the capital before moving to ITV’s regional news programme London Tonight in 1993.
- He joined ITV News in 2000 and he stayed for seven years before becoming editor of Setanta Sports News, director of coverage at CNN, and editor of Channel 5 News.
- He returned to ITV News as Editor in 2013, overseeing coverage of the general elections of 2015 and 2017, the Scottish referendum and the EU referendum in 2016.