He was the BBC's South Asia Bureau Chief for more than two decades, during which time he reported on important political, economic and social events in Nepal, India and other countries in South Asia.
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Veteran journalist Sir William Mark Tully has died at the age of 90. He was the BBC's 'Voice of India' for over 30 years, BBC.com reported.
He was the BBC's South Asia Bureau Chief for more than two decades. During that time, he reported on important political, economic and social events in Nepal, India and other countries in South Asia. During his journalism, he also closely followed the political developments in Nepal.
BBC broadcaster Tully is known for his intimate voice not only in the UK but also around the world. The BBC has mentioned . He is India's most famous foreign correspondent and a respected reporter and commentator, the BBC has stated. During his journalism, he brought to light issues such as war, famine, agitation and murder, as well as the Bhopal gas disaster.
'We are deeply saddened to hear the news of Sir Mark Tully's death,' Jonathan Munro, interim chief executive of BBC News and Current Affairs, said in a statement. As one of the pioneers of foreign correspondents, Sir Mark introduced India to the world through his reporting. He said that he brought the vibrancy and diversity of India to audiences in the UK and around the world.
Tully was born in India. He was born in 1935 in the then Calcutta (now Kolkata).
