TV presenter Judith Chalmers dies aged 90
TV presenter Judith Chalmers has passed away at the age of 90 after a long career in broadcasting. She was best known for hosting ITV's travel show Wish You Were Here...? for nearly three decades. Her family shared that she had been suffering from Alzheimer's and was surrounded by loved ones at the time of her death.
- ▪Judith Chalmers died at the age of 90 after a decline in health due to Alzheimer's disease.
- ▪She hosted the popular travel show Wish You Were Here...? from 1974 to 2003.
- ▪Chalmers began her broadcasting career at the age of 13 and became a beloved figure in British television.
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TV presenter Judith Chalmers dies aged 906 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleHelen BushbyandIan Youngs,Culture reportersGetty ImagesTV presenter Judith Chalmers, who hosted ITV's long-running travel show Wish You Were Here...? has died at the age of 90. Her family told ITV News: "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."Chalmers also presented programmes including Come Dancing, ITV's Good Afternoon, and BBC radio programmes including Woman's Hour and her own Radio 2 show.Her family added: "We will miss her greatly but she leaves behind a giant suitcase of the happiest of…
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