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previous British Broadcasting Corporation broadcasting company Sir Mark Tully described as ‘high-pitched voice’ Journalism“After him die At 90 years old.
Sir Mark has worked for the BBC for 30 years, 20 of them as New Delhi Bureau Chief.
prime minister of india Narendra Modi Said he left a “lasting mark”.
“Saddened by the passing of journalist luminary Sir Mark Tully,” he said in a tribute on social media site X.
“His connection to India and the people of our country is reflected in his work. His reporting and insights have left a lasting mark on public discourse.
“Condolences to his family, friends and many admirers.”
Jonathan Munro, interim chief executive of BBC News and Current Affairs, said it was “a pleasure to speak to” Sir Mark and that he would be missed.
“We are saddened by the passing of Sir Mark Tully,” he said in a statement.
“As one of the pioneers of foreign journalism, Sir Mark showcased India to the world through his reporting, bringing the country’s energy and diversity to audiences in the UK and around the world.
“His commitment to public service and dedication to journalism led him to become Delhi bureau chief and report for BBC outlets across the board.
“He was widely respected both in India and in the UK, it was a pleasure talking to him and he will be greatly missed.”
Sir Mark was born in India in 1935 and moved to the UK when he was nine. He went on to study history and theology at Cambridge.
He began working for the BBC in the 1960s and moved to India in 1965, first as an administrative assistant and then in reporting roles.
The BBC said he led coverage not only of India but also of South Asia, including the birth of Bangladesh, the period of military rule in Pakistan, the Tamil Tiger insurgency in Sri Lanka and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
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He resigned from the BBC in 1994, condemning the BBC’s new management style.
He later became the voice of the BBC Radio 4 program Something Understanding, which explored religion and spirituality until it was canceled in 2019.
Sir Mark told the Radio Times he was saddened by the decision and believed the BBC had “undervalued the asset”.
Mohit Bakaya, Controller of BBC Radio 4 and Director of BBC Voice Audio, recalled Sir Mark as “thoughtful, generous and inquiring”, adding that he would be “sorely missed”.
He said: “As well as his renowned work as a foreign correspondent and in-depth knowledge of India, he is well-known to Channel 4 listeners for his reflective, inspiring articles in Something to Understand.
“His broadcasts were never about certainty or guidance; it was about curiosity, compassion and making room for complexity.
“Sir Mark embodied the best of Radio 4: thoughtful, generous and exploratory, and his voice will be sorely missed by colleagues and listeners alike.”
In 2002, he was knighted by the Prince of Wales (now the King) in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace.