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Eggheads star Chris Hughes dies aged 77 as The Chase star Shaun Wallace leads tributes

Eggheads star Chris Hughes has died at the age of 77 as The Chase star Shaun Wallace leads the heartbreaking tributes

“Chris joined the show at the very start in 2003 and over the next 20 years gave us not only brilliant answers but very many laughs and happy memories. RIP Chris!” Another then added: “Condolences to his friends and family and the Eggheads community – he was always entertaining and will be missed by many.” Meanwhile, a post on Facebook revealed that a celebration of life service for Chris would be held on March 14 at Crewe Crematorium.

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