Sir Alex Younger, Former MI6 Chief, Dies Aged 62 After Cancer Treatment
The former intelligence chief led MI6 through Brexit and later advised private-sector organisations on security issues, according to reports.
- Former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger died in Boston on Tuesday at age 62 after battling prostate cancer, having led the Secret Intelligence Service from 2014 to 2020 as its longest-serving head in 50 years.
- After joining the service in 1991, Younger served in the Balkans and Kabul before leading counter-terrorism operations during the 2012 London Olympics and eventually becoming 'C', the agency's top position.
- Younger's tenure faced personal tragedy when his son Sam Younger died in a car accident in March 2019 while a student at the University of Edinburgh; he later nicknamed his tumor 'Putin' after the Russian president.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer paid tribute, saying Younger 'led an exemplary life and career,' while current MI6 chief Blaise Metreweli praised his 'integrity, courage, creativity and respect.'
- During retirement, Younger warned of a 'much more dangerous time,' urging the UK to 'meet the threats of the hybrid age' while identifying evolving security risks from Russia and China.
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Sir Alex Younger, 62 years old, Chief MI6 died between 2014 and 2020. Eduard Hellvig, the latest civilian director of the SRI, wrote on X a eulogy, in which they are drawn and some memories with the famous chief of British spies. "Yesterday he died in a hospital in Boston Alex Younger, former Director MI6, and ...
Prince William issues personal tribute to former head of MI6
Prince William has issued a personal statement paying tribute to Sir Alex Younger.The Prince of Wales has expressed his sorrow following the news that the former MI6 chief died at 62.Prince William shared his tribute on social media, writing: "I was saddened to hear of the death of Alex Younger. He embodied the very best of what the Secret Intelligence Service stands for - integrity, courage, and an unwavering commitment to protecting this count…
He's been the longest-time MI6 manager in half a century.
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