A cameraman working for news channel Sky News has been shot and killed in Egypt. Mick Deane had worked for Sky for 15 years, based in Washington and then Jerusalem.

He was part of the team covering the violence in Cairo. The channel says the rest of the team are unhurt.

The head of Sky News, John Ryley, described Mr. Deane as the very best of cameramen, a brilliant journalist and an inspiring mentor to many at Sky.

Sky's foreign affairs editor Tim Marshall called Mick "a friend, brave as a lion but what a heart… what a human being", adding he was "humorous and wise".

The British Prime Minister David Cameron tweeted "I am saddened to hear of the death of cameraman Mick Deane, covering Egyptian violence. My thoughts are with his family and the Sky News team."

I am saddened to hear of the death of cameraman Mick Deane, covering Egyptian violence. My thoughts are with his family and @SkyNews team.

— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) August 14, 2013

In a statement, the London-based station said the 61-year-old was a hugely experienced broadcast journalist.

"He had worked with Sky News as a camera operator for 15 years, most recently across the Middle East and previously in the United States. He was married with two sons" they said.

Mr. Ryley also commented that "Everyone at Sky News is shocked and saddened by Mick's death".

"The loss of a much-loved colleague will be deeply felt across Sky News. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family. We will give them our full support at this extremely difficult time" he added.