There is sad news today, as Keith Chegwin's family announces his passing.
The TV presenter was just 60-years-old.
Keith was well known for hosting the kids' show Cheggers Plays Pop and Multi-coloured Swap Shop among many other TV appearances.
To all of us who got their groove on to Cheggers Plays Pop at teatime in the late 1970s, the news of the death of #KeithChegwin is terribly sad. Farewell Cheggers. RIP pic.twitter.com/xGEcEzyJGg
— Mary Evans Pictures (@Mary_Evans) December 11, 2017
The entertainer, who is survived by his wife and two kids, had been battling a progressive lung condition, according to a statement released by his family.
“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," the statement reads.
“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 well-loved presenter and many took to Twitter to express their sadness at his death.
RIP @keithchegwin Such a huge part of my childhood. Met him when I was 7 and got lost at a Hyde Park Party. Too young to be gone #sad
— Talie Mole (@TheUrbanMole) December 11, 2017
sad to hear of the passing of Keith Chegwin, he was so funny and I had a bit of a crush on him RIP lovely guuy
— Jennifer Parker (@jenparker102) December 11, 2017
RIP @keithchegwin Such a huge part of my childhood. Met him when I was 7 and got lost at a Hyde Park Party. Too young to be gone #sad
— Talie Mole (@TheUrbanMole) December 11, 2017
The most I’ve ever laughed was the episode of Extras with Keith Chegwin being unable to separate acting from real life
— Amy Azarinejad (@bearcavingamy) December 11, 2017
RIP Keith Chegwin. Sad to hear this. He always used to tweet me back, and was great fun. More like him and this world would be a fine place to live. https://t.co/0a0FtTUsOV
— The⊙Radar (@paulbulmer121) December 11, 2017
Such sad news, always a favourite of mine, rest in peace #keithchegwin pic.twitter.com/RpffLEJhQ1
— Brenda Binks (@MunchkinNanny) December 11, 2017
Our thoughts are with his family at this heartbreaking time.
