Wish You Were Here…? host Judith Chalmers dies aged 90 as tributes pour in
She had been living with Alzheimer's in recent years
www.tvguide.co.ukJudith Chalmers has recently been reported as having died at age 90, with multiple outlets confirming the news and attributing the death to Alzheimer’s in her later years. Her family statements describe a long and influential broadcasting career and note she passed away peacefully at home.
Key points
- Identity: Judith Rosemary Locke Chalmers OBE, known for hosting ITV’s Wish You Were Here…? from 1974 to 2003.
- Circumstances: Died peacefully at home on May 21, 2026, after a period living with Alzheimer’s disease, according to family statements.
- Legacy: A defining figure in British travel broadcasting, celebrated for bringing destinations around the world into viewers’ homes.
Representative tributes
- Media outlets and fans have shared condolences, highlighting her contributions to travel programming and broadcasting longevity.
- Family statements emphasize a life rich with adventures and fond memories, and they acknowledge the illness she faced in her final years.
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