Hilary Duff holds on to a copy of “Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party” during a summer reading celebration in Los Angeles on Thursday (June 30).
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Dragons’ Den star Hilary Devey has died aged 65, her publicist has confirmed. The TV star died on Saturday, after a long illness, in Morocco, where she had a property, her publicist Benjamin Webb told the PA news agency. She joined BBC Two programme Dragons’ Den in 2011 and left in 2012, going on to present Channel 4’s The Intern.
Hannah Wyatt, managing director of factual entertainment and events at BBC Studios, said: “Hilary Devey will always hold a unique place in the hearts of Dragons’ Den viewers and the programme team. “We are all extremely saddened by her loss and our thoughts at this time are with her family and friends. ”Kate Phillips, director of BBC unscripted content, added: “When Hilary entered the Den in 2011 she was formidable, fiery and completely unforgettable.
“A tough-talking Dragon who never minced her words, she also always saw the person behind the product, and was such an encouraging mentor and investor to so many entrepreneurs. “A hugely successful businesswoman and television expert, she will be missed by all who knew her and benefited from her wise words and experience. ”Sad to hear that @HilaryDevey has passed.
So young. Too young. Rest in Peace Hilary.
XIn 2013 she was made a CBE, honoured for a career in business and for her charitable work. She founded the multimillion-pound freight distribution business Pall-Ex, after selling her home and car in the 1990s to finance it. Her charity work included her position as vice president of the Carers Trust and she was also a patron of the Stroke Association, having herself suffered a stroke in 2009.
Hilary Duff holds on to a copy of “Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party” during a summer reading celebration in Los Angeles on Thursday (June 30).
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following the sad death of Hilary Devey, aged 65. The businesswoman, who appeared on the BBC One show between 2011 and 2013, died following a long illness. She was in Morocco at the time, where she had a property.
Tributes from Hilary Devery’s Dragon’s Den co-stars poured in on Sunday, after the shocking news of the businesswoman’s death broke aged just 65.The entrepreneur appeared on the BBC One show between 2011 and 2013, where she sat alongside fellow Dragons Deborah Meaden, Peter Jones and Duncan Bannatyne as they brought to life much loved ideas from up and coming inventors.The star tragically died after suffering from a long illness, with her spokesperson confirming her heartbreaking death had taken place on Saturday, while she was living in Morocco. Following the shocking news, Deborah Meaden tweeted: “Very sad to learn that Hilary Devey has passed away at only 66. She was unique in every way and brought grit and warmth with her into the Den.
agent confirmed that Hilary died in Morocco after battling a long illness. Hilary had been staying at her holiday home when she passed away on Saturday (June 11). A spokesperson for the star said: "I can confirm that Hilary sadly died yesterday.
Dragon’s Den star Hilary Devey’s agent confirmed her tragic death on Saturday 11 June . She died aged 66 while staying in her holiday home in Morocco, reported The Sun. Her representative told the publication: "I can confirm that Hilary sadly died yesterday.