Award-winning investigative journalist Roger Cook dies aged 83
The New Zealand-born reporter was credited with having invented the doorstep interview technique.
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"If you were just doing it for a newspaper, you might attempt to get your answers by dint of a telephone call."
— Roger Cook , Other
"Alongside a distinguished and award winning career in journalism, Roger was first and foremost a beloved husband and father."
— Roger Cook , Other
"I am so sad to hear Roger Cook has died."
— Lizzie Cundy , Celebrity
"A huge fan of his work, I used to watch the Cook Report growing up as a little girl."
— Lizzie Cundy , Celebrity
"It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Roger Cook, who died peacefully on Saturday after a short illness."
— Roger Cook , Other
"A great loss to the journalistic world he came from."
— Roger Cook , Other
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The New Zealand-born reporter was credited with having invented the doorstep interview technique.
Roger Cook, renowned for 'The Cook Report', passed away at 83 after a short illness. ITV praised his tireless work in exposing criminal wrongdoing and injustice.
Following Roger Cook's death at 83, tributes highlight his role in 'The Cook Report' and his fearless journalism that exposed corruption and injustice.
Roger Cook, the New Zealand-born journalist famed for 'The Cook Report', has died at 83 after a short illness. He was known for his fearless investigative journalism.
Roger Cook, the legendary ITV broadcaster known for 'The Cook Report', has died at 83 after a short illness. His family announced his passing on June 15, 2026.
Fans and colleagues mourn Roger Cook, the BAFTA-winning journalist known for confronting criminals on 'The Cook Report', who died at 83 after a short illness.
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