TV presenter Judith Chalmers dies aged 90
She was best known for hosting ITV's long-running travel show Wish You Were Here...?
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She was best known for hosting ITV's long-running travel show Wish You Were Here...?
Judith Chalmers, renowned for hosting ITV's travel show 'Wish You Were Here...?', passed away at 90 after a battle with Alzheimer's disease. Her family described her as leaving behind 'a giant suitcase of the happiest memories'.
Judith Chalmers, the iconic face of ITV’s long-running travel show 'Wish You Were Here', has died at the age of 90. Her family confirmed she passed away peacefully at home on Thursday evening. She had been living with Alzheimer’s in recent years.
Judith Chalmers, the beloved presenter of ITV travel favourite 'Wish You Were Here…?', has died aged 90, her devastated family have announced. The TV legend fronted the hugely popular holiday programme from 1974 until 2003 and became one of the most recognisable faces on British television.
Judith Chalmers, the iconic presenter of ITV’s popular travel show 'Wish You Were Here...?', has died peacefully at her home at the age of 90. Her family announced on Friday 22 May that she passed away on Thursday evening, having lived with Alzheimer’s disease in her final years and experiencing a recent decline in health.
Judith Chalmers, the iconic presenter of ITV’s popular travel show 'Wish You Were Here...?', has died peacefully at her home at the age of 90. Her family announced on Friday 22 May that she passed away on Thursday evening, having lived with Alzheimer’s disease in her final years and experiencing a recent decline in health.
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