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  "publishedAt": "2026-05-22T11:56:22.000Z",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\n\nJudith Chalmers, the beloved television presenter who fronted ITV's travel programme Wish You Were Here...? for nearly three decades, has died at the age of 90.\n\nHer family confirmed on Friday that she passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday evening with loved ones at her bedside.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe broadcaster had been living with Alzheimer's disease during her later years.\n\nAccording to her family's statement, her condition had deteriorated over recent weeks, which allowed relatives to gather and spend time with her before her death.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nHer family 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\n\n\"We will miss her greatly, but she leaves behind a giant suitcase of the happiest of memories.”\n\nThe presenter had experienced declining health for some time before becoming seriously unwell.\n\nMs Chalmers began her broadcasting career remarkably early, joining the BBC when she was just 13 years old.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nDuring the 1960s, she became a familiar voice on BBC Radio, presenting programmes including Family Favourites and Woman's Hour.\n\nShe moved into television with ITV's daytime magazine programme Good Afternoon before taking on the role that would define her career.\n\nFrom 1974, she hosted Wish You Were Here...? the primetime travel series featuring 30-minute episodes showcasing holiday destinations around the world.\n\nShe remained at the helm of the programme until 2003, a tenure spanning almost three decades.\n\n### LATEST DEVELOPMENTS\n\n\n\n\n  * Phil Collins shares rare health update as singer addresses if he'll return to stage amid setbacks\n  * Maya Jama splits from Manchester City star boyfriend Ruben Dias as 'difficult time' ends romance\n  * Channel 4 facing another crisis after claims First Dates cast man with history of violence\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe presenter's contributions to broadcasting were recognised with an OBE in 1994.\n\nMs Chalmers was born in Gatley, Cheshire, where her journey into broadcasting would eventually begin.\n\nShe is survived by her husband, Neil Durden-Smith, who had a career as a sports commentator, along with their two children.\n\nThe couple had been together for many years, with photographs showing them attending events together as recently as 2016.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nFans of the beloved star were quick to share their heartfelt tributes on social media.\n\nOne fan wrote on X: \"She encapsulated the holiday and the better times of the 1980s and 1990s. Whenever I travel, I often think of her reassuringly saying, 'transfers included' - which rarely happens in my case.\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\"Oh now that is very sad news,\" said another, as someone else added: \"God bless her.\"\n\nA fourth pened: \"Oh how I loved her!\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "ITV legend Judith Chalmers dies peacefully at home aged 90 as family releases emotional statement"
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