Judith Miller Cause of Death, the Antiques Roadshow Expert and Author, Has Passed Away
Judith Miller, the Antiques Roadshow expert and author who died at the age of 71 on Easter weekend, was known for her expertise in ceramics and glassware. Her work on the show and her books will be missed by many viewers.
She was born on September 16, 1951 in Galashiels, Scotland. She began collecting antiquities while studying history at Edinburgh University.
After graduating, she went to work for the BBC where she became an expert on a number of shows including The House Detectives and The Antiques Trail. She also appeared on It’s Your Bid and Priceless.
Her expertise was in ceramics and glass, but she had an eye for anything unusual and eclectic. She would often appraise costume jewellery and vintage fashion. She loved Biba and Vivienne Westwood.
At the time of her death, she was working on a new edition of her book Miller’s Antiques Price Guide, which she co-wrote with her first husband Martin.
The former journalist is also known for her coverage of the Iraq War. In 2002, she wrote several stories about Iraq’s alleged Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) program that later turned out to be inaccurate or false.
She also reported on terrorism, Islam, CIA leaks, and national security issues. She was a frequent guest on various television shows and lectures.
Her articles and columns have appeared in many newspapers and magazines, including the Daily Telegraph and the New York Times. She was a member of the American Society of Journalists for Children, the Council on Foreign Relations, and the Aspen Strategy Group.
According to Forbes, Judith Miller’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 and $5 million. She accumulated her wealth through her career as an antiques expert and writer.
In 1979, she and her husband Martin started Miller’s Antiques Price Guide, which was sold by Hachette Livre, a division of Octopus Books. She also published numerous other books on antiques and interiors.
Despite her contributions to the antique world, Judith Miller was not afraid to admit that she was a member of the “Formica generation.” She grew up in the Scottish Borders where her parents didn’t have any antiques and had to go through a house clearance firm in order to get rid of all their belongings.
When she did start to collect antiques, she never thought it would lead her to become one of the world’s leading experts in the field. She attributed her success to being in the right place at the right time.
She joined the Antiques Roadshow in 2007 and was a regular contributor to the series. She co-hosted a number of episodes alongside Fiona Bruce and was praised for her ‘energy and spirit’ by fans and colleagues alike.
Her family and friends are mourning her loss. She is survived by her second husband, John Wainwright, and their three children Cara, Kirsty, and Tom. She also has four grandchildren, Aria, Leo, Lila and Clea.
She was a popular expert on the Antiques Roadshow and her work will be missed by many people across the world. Her work will live on in the hearts of her fans and colleagues.
