Keith Chegwin has died today aged 60 after battling a ‘long-term battle with a progressive lung condition’.
The star died in a hospice at around midnight surrounded by his wife and two children.
In a statement, the entertainer’s family said: ‘We are heartbroken to share the news that Keith Chegwin sadly passed away following a long-term battle with a progressive lung condition, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, which rapidly worsened towards the end of this year.
Keith Chegwin has died today aged 60 after battling a ‘long-term battle with a progressive lung condition’.
‘Keith died peacefully at home shortly after midnight on the 11th of December. His wife Maria, his daughter Rose and his son Ted were by his side.’
‘We would like to take this opportunity to thank Severn Hospice for the kindness, support and care they have shown us all over the last few weeks.’
‘Keith was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. We would respectfully ask to be left to mourn his passing in private.’