TV presenter Judith Chalmers, who hosted Wish You Were Here, has died
TV presenter Judith Chalmers, best known for hosting Wish You Were Here has died, her family has said.
news.sky.comJudith Chalmers, the long-time host of Wish You Were Here…? and a notable British TV presenter, has died at age 90. She passed away peacefully at home after years living with Alzheimer’s disease. Tributes have poured in from colleagues and fans across the UK.[3][4][5]
Key facts
- Career highlight: Hosted Wish You Were Here…? on ITV from 1974 to 2003, bringing travel destinations into viewers’ living rooms.[3]
- Personal note: Married to Neil Durden-Smith, with children Emma and Mark Durden-Smith; Alzheimer’s diagnosis in the years prior to her passing.[4][3]
- Public acknowledgment: Family released statements through ITV News confirming her death and celebrating her six decades in broadcasting.[5][3]
Representative recent coverage
- Sky News and other outlets reported her death, referencing her decades-long career and family statements.[3]
- Entertainment-focused sites and UK outlets published tributes and background on her life and impact on travel programming.[7][8][4][5]
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