‘Antiques Roadshow’ star Theo Burrell dead at 39 after four-year battle with brain cancer

Theo Burrell, a star of the BBC's 'Antiques Roadshow', has died at age 39 after a four-year battle with brain cancer. Her family announced the news on Instagram, stating that Burrell passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Burrell was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, in June 2022 and was given a prognosis of 12 to 18 months. She underwent brain surgery and 17 rounds of chemotherapy. During her fight, Burrell dedicated her time to raising awareness and campaigning for greater cancer research funding. Her family's statement highlighted that she saw life events like her son's first day of school and her wedding, which they thought she might never see. Burrell joined 'Antiques Roadshow' in 2018 as a ceramics and glass expert.