Piers Morgan was a British journalist and television host born in 1965 who had a prolific career in print and television media in both the UK and US. He began his career in journalism at tabloids like The Sun and News of the World, becoming the youngest editor of a national newspaper at 26. Morgan later hosted shows on CNN and ITV, gaining recognition for his interviews with public figures. He believed journalists would continue finding work by adapting to changes in media formats. Morgan passed away in 2014 at age 49, leaving behind a legacy of working hard to achieve success in media against the odds.