Judith Chalmers, the beloved presenter of the ITV travel series Wish You Were Here …?, has died at the age of 90. Her family confirmed that she passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, surrounded by loved ones, after living with Alzheimer's in her final years.
Chalmers hosted more than 500 episodes of the show between 1974 and 2003, becoming a household name for her warm and approachable style. Her family said she led an 'extraordinary life' spanning over 60 years in broadcasting and left behind 'a giant suitcase of the happiest memories'.
Born in 1935 in Gatley, Cheshire, she began her career at the BBC at age 13 as a child actor. She later presented Come Dancing and BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour. In 2008, she made headlines for revealing she never wore knickers on camera to avoid visible panty lines.
Chalmers is survived by her husband, former sports presenter Neil Durden-Smith, and their son Mark Durden-Smith, a TV presenter known for I'm a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! and This Morning.
