Television star Keith “Cheggers” Chegwin has died at the age of 60 following a long battle with a progressive lung condition, according to a statement from his family.
After being cared for at a hospice in recent weeks, Chegwin passed away at home shortly about midnight today with his wife and two children by his side, reports BBC News.
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