Television presenter Judith Chalmers, best known for hosting ITV's travel show 'Wish You Were Here...?', has died at the age of 90. She passed away at home on Thursday evening after living with Alzheimer's disease in her final years.
Chalmers began her broadcasting career at the BBC at just 13, later presenting radio programmes such as 'Woman's Hour' and 'Family Favourites'. She moved to ITV to host the daytime magazine show 'Good Afternoon' before fronting 'Wish You Were Here...?' from its launch in 1974 until 2003.
Her family, including her husband Neil Durden-Smith and son Mark Durden-Smith, confirmed her death in a statement. They said: '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. We will miss her greatly but she leaves behind a giant suitcase of the happiest of memories.'
Chalmers was appointed an OBE in 1994. Her son Mark Durden-Smith is also a television presenter, known for ITV's 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! Now' and rugby coverage for various broadcasters.
