IN 2017 the world has been forced to bid a sad farewell to some of its most famous and beloved stars from the world of sports, entertainment and television.Here we take an opportunity to honour some of the iconic figures who are no longer with us…Keith Chegwin, 60Keith Chegwin, 60, was born January 17, 1957 and was an English television broadcaster and actor.He was best known for hosting children’s game show Cheggers Plays Pop in the 1970s, which was his launch to fame.Keith Chegwin, 60, was born January 17, 1957 and was an English television broadcaster and actor.He was best known for hosting children’s game show Cheggers Plays Pop in the 1970s, which was his launch to fame.Keith died following a “long-term battle with a progressive lung condition” on December 11, 2017.David Cassidy, 67Veteran pop star David Cassidy died aged 67 after suffering from multiple organ failure.The former teen idol, who starred in 1970s sitcom The Partridge Family, battled against ill health in recent months before passing away surrounded by his loved ones.He made his stage debut in 1969 while still a teenager, before signing with Universal Studios and moving to Los Angeles.Cassidy was cast as Keith Partridge in the musical TV show… Read full this story
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