TEHRAN (Tasnim) � Sky News cameraman Mick Deane has been shot and killed in Egypt this morning.



Mick had worked for Sky for 15 years, based in Washington and then Jerusalem, Sky News reported.

He was part of our team covering the violence in Cairo. The rest of the team are unhurt.

The Head of Sky News John Ryley described Mick as the very best of cameramen, a brilliant journalist and an inspiring mentor to many at Sky.

Sky's foreign affairs editor Tim Marshall called Mick "a friend, brave as a lion but what a heart� what a human being", adding he was "humorous and wise".

Prime Minister David Cameron tweeted: "I am saddened to hear of the death of cameraman Mick Deane, covering Egyptian violence.

"My thoughts are with his family and the Sky News team."

By Tasnim News

 

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