Kay Burley announces death of Malcolm Muggeridge 26 years late

Kay Burley confused Malcolm Muggeridge for Cliff Michelmore, who died this week

Kay Burley thanked her followers for correcting her, saying some had been more polite than others

Sky News anchor Kay Burley mistakenly tweeted her condolences about the death of Malcolm Muggeridge - who died 26 years ago - rather than Cliff Michelmore.

Mr Michelmore, a leading figure for BBC television and radio who anchored coverage of the Apollo moon landings, died this week aged 96.

She confused him with Mr Muggeridge, a journalist and author who died in 1990.

When asked why she thought he died today, Ms Burley replied: "Because I confused him with Cliff Mitchelmore [sic], sadly."

Many were quick to point out her mistake on Twitter:

In response, Ms Burley thanked her followers for correcting her, saying some had been more polite than others.

The "RIP Malcolm Muggeridge" tweet remains on Twitter.

Ms Burley has previously faced a backlash on social media for tweeting a picture following the Paris attacks of a dog with "sadness in his eyes".