County star Cheggers dies, aged 60
Showbusiness personalities have paid tribute to television star Keith Chegwin, who died peacefully at his Shropshire home aged 60.
The former Swap Shop star, who earlier this year moved to a country retreat between Whitchurch and Wem, had been suffering for some time with a progressive lung disease.
The entertainer, who also fronted the children's TV series Cheggers Plays Pop, died during the early hours of yesterday morning.
During his last weeks he was receiving support from Severn Hospice.
A statement from his family said: "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.
