by Garyanderson » Mon Dec 11, 2017 4:06 pm
TV presenter Keith Chegwin, who made his name presenting popular children’s shows Cheggers Plays Pop and Saturday Superstore, has died.
Chegwin, 60, had a progressive lung condition and died at home surrounded by his family.
In a statement, Chegwin’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.â€
Chegwin had spent his final weeks at Severn Hospice, Shrewsbury, and his family thanked the staff for their “kindness, support and careâ€.
TV presenter Keith Chegwin, who made his name presenting popular children’s shows Cheggers Plays Pop and Saturday Superstore, has died.
Chegwin, 60, had a progressive lung condition and died at home surrounded by his family.
In a statement, Chegwin’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.â€
Chegwin had spent his final weeks at Severn Hospice, Shrewsbury, and his family thanked the staff for their “kindness, support and careâ€.