Veteran TV presenter Keith Chegwin has died aged 60 after a long illness, his family has said. They said he had endured* a “long-term battle with a progressive lung condition” which “rapidly worsened towards the end of this year.” He died at home on Monday with his family by his side, who said they were “heartbroken.” Tributes have been paid from the world of entertainment for the “true telly legend.” His career spanned five decades. The Liverpool-born star began his career as a child actor, starring in films such as Roman Polanski’s “Macbeth” and TV shows including “The Liver Birds,” “The Adventures of Black Beauty” and “Z-Cars.” He went on to appear in reality TV shows including “Celebrity Big Brother.” The larger-than-life character, described by his family as “a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend,” leaves his wife Maria and two children. Chegwin was cared for at a hospice* in recent weeks. (SD-Agencies). |