EGGHEADS star Chris Hughes has died aged 77.
The tragic news was confirmed via an official statement on the Eggheads social media page.
The statement 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.
“He will be hugely missed by all his Eggheads family.”
Throughout his illustrious career, Chris claimed victories on Mastermind, International Mastermind and Brain of Britain.
The talented quizzer is one of only seven individuals to have won both Mastermind and Brain of Britain.
