Roger Cook, the renowned television investigative journalist known for his work on ITV’s The Cook Report, has died at the age of 83. Cook passed away on Saturday at the Royal United Hospitals Bath, where he had been receiving treatment following a series of battles with cancer. He was accompanied by his wife, Frances, and daughter, Belinda, at the time of his death.

Cook earned acclaim throughout the 1980s and 1990s for his fearless approach to exposing fraudsters, criminals, and corrupt practices on his long-running investigative program. The Cook Report became a prominent platform for holding wrongdoers to account, earning Cook a reputation as one of the country’s most respected figures in television journalism.

Colleague Dave Alford paid tribute to Cook’s dedication and tenacity, describing him as "fearless" and emphasizing the high regard in which he was held by peers. Cook’s work helped to shine a light on numerous cases of wrongdoing and contributed to raising public awareness on consumer and social issues.

Throughout his career, Cook's probing investigations influenced a generation of broadcasters and set new standards for investigative reporting on British television. His passing marks the loss of a significant figure in the field of investigative journalism. Details of any planned public commemorations or funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.