‘EXTRAORDINARY LIFE’ 

Judith Chalmers dead aged 90: ITV’s Wish You Were Here…? star dies after Alzheimer’s battle

TV presenter Judith Chalmers sadly died aged 90 last night after a years-long battle with Alzheimer’s.

The Wish You Were Here…? star died peacefully at home on Thursday.

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She became seriously ill over the last few weeks, and passed away surrounded by family.

The travel icon presented the ITV series from 1974 until 2003, and she was given an OBE in 1994.

She hosted ITV’s daytime magazine show Good Afternoon, and presented BBC Radio programmes Family Favourites and Woman’s Hour in the 1960s.

Judith’s family told ITV: “After living an extraordinary life that involved over 60 years in broadcasting and countless adventures all over the globe, Judy sadly passed away last night, surrounded by the family she loved so much after suffering with Alzheimer’s for some years.

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“We will miss her greatly but she leaves behind a giant suitcase of the happiest of memories.”

She presented ballroom dancing competition programme Come Dancing for the BBC from 1961 to 1965, before moving to ITV.

The TV star was born in Cheshire to an architect and medical secretary.

She began working for the BBC aged just 13, after being selected for BBC Northern Children’s Hour.

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Judith leaves behind her husband former sports commentator Neil Durden-Smith, their two kids and six grandchildren.

In 2022, Heathrow appointed her as their ‘Chief Smile Officer’.

Tributes from heartbroken fans have rolled in for the “absolute icon” and “lovely lady”.

Source: The Sun