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All the tragedies to have rocked Antiques Roadshow – from brain cancer diagnosis and death of host to loss of expert after ‘psychotic episode’

Antiques Roadshow has been rocked by some heartbreaking tragedies over the years, from sad deaths to cancer diagnoses.

“She had such energy and spirit, and always combined her impressively broad-ranging, in-depth knowledge of antiques with a life-long passion to make the world of collecting accessible and un-intimidating to all,” Alison Starling of Octopus publishing, said. Henry died last year (Credit: YouTube) His son John, who is also an expert on the show, announced the sad news at the time. “His joy when he discovered a rare Staffordshire pottery owl jug, nicknamed ‘Ozzie’, was a magic TV moment few will forget.”

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