Former Top Gear presenter dies at 67 after battle with motor neurone disease

  • 📰 IrishMirror
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 40 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 19%
  • Publisher: 98%

Car Car Headlines News

Car Car Latest News,Car Car Headlines

Tributes are being paid today after the death was announced of former Top Gear presenter Sue Baker.

The TV star, 67, passed away after a battle with motor neurone disease. She appeared on the hit car show for more than a decade.READ MORE: Ireland weather: Met Eireann forecast warm 'foehn winds' to come to cruel end as temperatures plunge below freezing

"A doting mother to Ian and Hannah, a loving grandmother to Tom and George, a wonderful mother-in-law to Lucy. She passed at home this morning with family around her." It continued: "[She] did it all with such grace that she was admired and respected by all who knew her. We know she meant so much to so many.Sue was a presenter on the original format of Top Gear from series four in 1980 and appeared in over 107 episodes until series 25 in 1991.The Guild of Motoring Writers said: "We are deeply saddened to learn our vice-president and former chair, @carscribe Sue Baker, passed away this morning following a long illness.

A different account said: "What a shame! A truly lovely lady, a fabulous writer and a great presenter. RIP" with a heart emoji.

 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.

I thought this said Sue barker at first

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 4. in CAR

Car Car Latest News, Car Car Headlines