A veteran Fox News correspondent has been found dead in his Colorado apartment following an apparent suicide.

The body of journalist Dominic Di-Natale, 43, who traveled around the world with the corporation, was discovered on Wednesday.

Officials in Jefferson County were alerted by a friend of the reporter who was aware of his state of mind, relating to serious undisclosed health issues, according to the station.

They confirmed that he had taken his own life.

His career took him all over the globe covering top stories. He visited Osama Bin Laden's compound and was in Egypt's Tahir Square during the uprising against President Mubarak in 2011.

Mr Di-Natale started working for Fox in 2007, covering world news, economics and business on a variety of platforms.

A spokesman for the station said: 'We were extremely saddened to learn of Dominic’s passing and send our deepest condolences to his family and friends.

'He was an esteemed journalist and an integral part of our news coverage throughout the Middle East.'

Fox anchor Megyn Kelly wrote on Twitter: 'So sad to hear Fox's Dominic Di-Natale has died. A great reporter, who off-air was always trying to help US troops. I will miss him.'