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Eggheads Star Dies 

Chris Hughes

Chris Hughes, who was one of the stars of the hit TV show Eggheads, has died.

 Hughes was a member of the regular panel of quiz experts on the programme, which was first broadcast in 2003. 

He passed away at his home in Crewe at the age of 77, according to reports. 

Hughes was in the original line-up and joined the show more than 20 years ago after winning Mastermind and International Mastermind in 1983. 

He was also crowned Brain of Britain in 2005. 

The Eggheads programme wrote on social media: "It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Eggheads great Chris Hughes. 

"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. 

"He loved being an Egghead and will be hugely missed by all his Eggheads family."

28 February 2025   

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