Former “High Gear” presenter Sue Baker has died at age 67.
Baker, who had motor neurone illness (MND), appeared on the hit motoring present from 1980 to 1991, starring in a powerful 113 episodes.
An announcement issued by Baker’s household on Monday learn: “It’s with nice disappointment that we share the information of Sue’s passing. A doting mom to Ian and Hannah, a loving grandmother to Tom and George, and a beautiful mother-in-law to Lucy. She handed at residence this morning with household round her,” the BBC reported.
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The message added, “She was a proficient and prolific author, a charismatic TV presenter, and a passionate animal lover. She had a life and profession that many would envy, however did all of it with such grace that she was admired and revered by all who knew her. We all know she meant a lot to so many.
“Thanks to everybody who has supported her over the previous couple of years as she battled with MND.”
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Baker was one of many first ladies to current on “High Gear”, after the likes of Angela Rippon and Judith Jackson did the honours.
The present mentioned in an announcement, “All the ‘High Gear’ workforce are very saddened to listen to about Sue.
“She was an distinctive motoring journalist and a much-loved former presenter of the present. Our ideas are with Sue’s household and associates right now.”