Judith Chalmers: key obituary facts
Is Judith Chalmers dead? Yes. Judith Chalmers died on May 21, 2026, at age 90.
Cause of death: Judith Chalmers's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Judith Chalmers known for?
She was an English television presenter.
More about Judith Chalmers
Born: 10 October 1935.
Place of birth: Stockport.
Place of death: London.
Gender: female.
Occupation: television presenter, journalist.
Nationality: United Kingdom.
Education: Withington Girls' School.
Awards: Officer of the Order of the British Empire.
Spouse: Neil Durden-Smith.
Children: Mark Durden-Smith.
Also known as: Judith Rosemary Locke Chalmers.
Years active: 1948–2017.
Judith Chalmers, the English television presenter best known for Wish You Were Here…?, died on May 22, 2026, aged 90.
Born Judith Rosemary Locke Chalmers in Gatley, Cheshire, on October 10, 1935, she began broadcasting for the BBC at 13 after being selected for BBC Northern Children’s Hour. Her career in television lasted from 1948 to 2017, and she presented the travel programme Wish You Were Here…?
from 1974 to 2003. She was awarded an OBE.
Judith Chalmers, 90, English television presenter (Wish You Were Here…?). (death announced on this date)