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Theo Burrell, ‘Antiques Roadshow’ expert, cancer research advocate, dies at 39
By Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 14, 2026
· 3 min read
Theo Burrell, who appeared as an expert on “Antiques Roadshow,” died of brain cancer on July 8, her family said. She was 39.Read more trending newsThe news was announced in a post on Burrell’s Instagram account on Saturday. The post noted that she “passed away peacefully surrounded by her family....
Key takeaway Read more trending newsThe news was announced in a post on Burrell’s Instagram account on Saturday.
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Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Theo Burrell, who appeared as an expert on “Antiques Roadshow,” died of brain cancer on July 8, her family said. She was 39.Read more trending newsThe news was announced in a post on Burrell’s Instagram account on Saturday. The post noted that she “passed away peacefully surrounded by her family....
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