Chris has been an egghead since the show first began in 2003 and was still a cast member on the show before his death.
The quiz show, hosted by Jeremy Vine, is still aired on Channel 5, however it hasn't aired since April last year.
Eggheads star Chris Hughes has passed away aged 77, the BBC show has confirmed.
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.
The show said in a statement: "It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Eggheads great Chris Hughes.
