Judith Chalmers, the long-time host of Wish You Were Here…, has reportedly died aged 90 in May 2026. Her family said she passed away peacefully at home after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Latest coverage highlights:
- UK outlets confirm her death and note her retirement from broadcasting in recent years, after a career spanning more than six decades.[2][3]
- Tributes emphasize her warmth, travel-focused legacy, and influence on generations of viewers who grew up with her holiday programs.[4][5][2]
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Her family shared a statement today.
www.digitalspy.comMs Chalmers had been living Alzheimer's in her final years, her family said.
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www.newsnow.co.ukDearly loved TV presenter Judith Chalmers passed away at her home on Thursday evening, May 21, aged 90
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www.sportsmole.co.ukTV presenter Judith Chalmers, best known for hosting Wish You Were Here has died, her family has said.
news.sky.comJudith Chalmers, the warm and trusted face of Wish You Were Here…?, helped generations of Britons fall in love with travel and became one of the defining broadcasters of television's golden age
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