Key facts
- Sir Alex Younger, former chief of MI6, died at age 62.
- He was the longest-serving MI6 chief in 50 years.
- Younger publicly warned about threats from China, Russia, and other hostile states.
- Keir Starmer paid tribute to his 'utmost dedication'.
Sir Alex Younger, who served as the chief of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) for a tenure making him the longest-serving head in 50 years, has died at the age of 62. Younger had a career in British intelligence spanning almost three decades after joining the service in 1991. He was known for his public warnings about security challenges posed by China, Russia, and other nations considered hostile to the United Kingdom. Keir Starmer has paid tribute to the former MI6 boss, saying he led an 'exemplary life and career'.