BBC Eggheads legend Chris Hughes dies aged 77 as quiz show issues heartbreaking statement
Legendary quizzer Chris Hughes has died, the long-running quiz show has announced.
A key member of the show’s original line-up of quizzers and a Mastermind winner, Hughes was renowned for his excellent general knowledge prowess.
The show confirmed the news in a statement on X that read: “It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Eggheads great Chris Hughes.
“Chris joined the show in 2003 and over the next 20 years gave us not only brilliant answers but very many laughs and happy memories.
It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Eggheads great Chris Hughes. Chris joined the show in 2003 and over the next 20 years gave us not only brilliant answers but very many laughs and happy memories. He will be hugely missed by all his Eggheads family. pic.twitter.com/6hoCp1jlHk
— Eggheads Official (@eggheadsTV) February 27, 2025
“He will be hugely missed by all his Eggheads family.”
Before long, fans soon rushed to pay tribute to the quizzer, with many expressing their sadness in response.
“Saddened to hear that. Loved Eggheads. Wish it was brought back,” one fan typed.
Meanwhile, a second said: “A wonderful magnificent man. God bless you Chris.”
And another echoed: “Very sad news. I met him when we did the show back in 2015 and he was very affable.
“I hope he’s up there enjoying a pint with dear Dave Rainford.”
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