Jon Snow's fans and fellow journalists have lauded the 'brave' and 'indomitable' broadcaster after it was announced that he will quit Channel 4 News after 32 years.
The 73-year-old journalist, who has spent 45 years at ITN, will leave the programme as its longest-serving presenter ever - but will continue to work with Channel 4.
From next year he will front 'longer-form projects' for Channel 4 and focus on his charitable work along with 'peoples' stories, inequality, Africa, Iran and the arts'.
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One heartbroken fan took to Twitter to write: 'The only Jon Snow you'll ever need. The shoes will be extremely hard to fill, not to mention the tie rack.'
Channel 4's director of programmes, Ian Katz, said: 'No-one can match the contribution Jon Snow has made to both TV journalism and C4 over more than three decades.
'Brave, irreverent, humane, curious, idealistic - Jon is the embodiment of everything C4 aspires to be. We feel very lucky to have had him presenting C4 News for 32 years.'
Channel 4 News presenter Jon Snow will quit after 32 years at the helm of the programme
Jon Snow and his wife Precious Lunga at a lunch to celebrate his Bafta fellowship in May 2015
Channel 4 News presenter Jon Snow is pictured reporting from Sri Lanka in January 2016
Jon Snow has decided to step down as Channel 4 News presenter at the end of 2021.
Here's a look back at a remarkable 32-year career presenting Channel 4 News from around the world, and 45 years as a journalist at ITN. pic.twitter.com/V0rW02ONHX
- Channel 4 News (@Channel4News) April 29, 2021
One heartbroken fan took to to write: 'The only Jon Snow you'll ever need.magiccityshowcase.com The shoes will be extremely hard to fill, not to mention the tie rack'
Author and doctor Rachel Clarke said: 'Oh no - such a huge loss to Channel 4 News.
'Has there ever been a reporter & anchor who’s so obviously & infectiously loved his job more?magiccityshowcase.com You’ll be sorely missed.'
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Another fan wrote: 'Am gutted but expected this to come at some point.
'Jon Snow has shown gravitas & a very clear understanding of the most complex issues.errandboyltd.com His questioning is thorough & yet he is always respectful.
'I shall make the most of his C4News presence during the remainder of this year.'
It comes a month after Mr Snow welcomed a baby boy with his wife Dr Precious Lunga, 46.simson-wiki.de He also has two older daughters with ex-partner Madeleine Colvin, 64.
Mr Snow, who married his Zimbabwean-born academic wife in 2010, said today: 'After three incredible decades on Channel 4 News, it is time to move on.
'I am excited by the many things I want to accomplish but I have to say I have enjoyed every minute of my time with the programme.
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'It has brought me adventure, as well as sorrow in some of the stories that I have had to report and also joy in reporting others.
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