University of Edinburgh alumni and television star Judith Miller has sadly died aged 71 after a short battle with illness, it has been confirmed.
The Antiques Roadshow star's publisher confirmed the news that Judith had passed away over the Easter weekend, after falling ill.
The TV presenter was a co-founder of Miller's Antiques Price Guide with her first husband, Martin Miller, back in 1979, reports the Mirror.
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At the time of her sad death, Judith had been writing an updated edition of the popular guide.
Alison Starling, from publishing firm Octopus, said: "I’ve been lucky enough to work with Judith on and off for the past 30 years and the news of her death is a huge shock.
"She had such energy and spirit – and always combined her impressively broad-ranging, in-depth knowledge of antiques with a life-long passion to make the world of collecting accessible and unintimidating to all.
"Judith will be much missed by all those readers and viewers who looked to her for expert and reassuringly friendly advice."
The TV star leaves behind her husband John Wainwright and her three children - and four grandchildren.
Judith began to collect antiques in the 1960's, while she was still a student at the University of Edinburgh.
The expert began to show an interest in a set of plates she bought in the capital's junk stores, and researched their history. She also previously shared that her most memorable spot was a set of Art Deco posters designed by Jean Dupas - unearthed at Stanway House in 2009.
Judith regularly shared pictures of them in her books, but this was the first time she had seen any up close and personal.
Judith was a regular lecturer and she contributed to a number of national broadsheet newspapers and magazines.
She also appeared regularly on radio and television in Britain and the United States.
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