Andrew Marr quizzed David Cameron on his Sunday morning politics show just last week (Reuters)
Journalist and TV presenter Andrew Marr has been hospitalised after suffering a stroke yesterday.
The presenter, who fronts the BBC's Andrew Marr Show and has produced an acclaimed series charting the history of Britain, was taken to hospital after falling ill. He was later diagnosed with a stroke.
Doctors say he is responding to treatment and his family have asked for privacy.
A statement from the BBC said: "The hospital confirmed he has had a stroke. His doctors say he is responding to treatment.
"His family have asked for their privacy to be respected as he recovers.
"His colleagues and the whole BBC wish him a speedy recovery."
Marr, 53, joined the BBC as its political editor in 2000. On his Sunday morning politics show last week, he quizzed David Cameron on the UK's relationship with Europe and his decision over child benefit cuts.
James Landale, the deputy political editor for BBC News, will be presenting the forthcoming episode of The Andrew Marr Show.
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