The TV favourite died while in Morocco following a long battle with her health, her agent confirmed today. Former Dragons' Den star Hilary Devey dies aged 65. Hotel GB helped unemployed youngsters find work. She said the entrepreneurs were each paid 15,000 for 12 episodes an amount that seems pretty great when you think about it. Later in her career she starred in popular business themed TV shows The Secret Millionaire, Dragons Den and The Intern as well as being on theLoose Womenpanel. She was previously married to Philip Childs, Edwin Devey and Malcolm Sharples. She was determined to succeed after her seeing her father go bankrupt when she seven. 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Peter Jones health: Dragons den star reveals he had an - Express Later in her career she starred in popular business themed TV shows The Secret Millionaire, Dragons Den and The Intern as well as being on the Loose Women panel. Hilary Devey, who starred in Dragons' Den, has sadly died. Juliet Bouverie, chief executive of the Stroke Association, said: We are sad to hear that Hilary Devey has died after a long illness. Sending my deepest condolences to her family. Fellow Dragon Duncan Bannatyne wrote on Twitter: 'So sad to hear of the passing of the lovely Hilary Devey. In 2013 Hilary divorced her third husband Philip Childs after less than two years as a married couple. Dragon's Den star Hilary Devey has died, it was announced on Sunday. Deborah Meaden tweeted: "She was unique in every way and brought grit and warmth with her into the Den. For other inquiries, Contact Us. After leaving Dragons Den, Devey hosted the Channel 4 show The Intern, a business series in which she gave three young interns a weeks trial in the job of their dreams. READ:Dragons' Den: where are the former dragons now? The cause of herdeathis unknown at this time. Being a woman in business was something Devey was vocal about. The new Dragon announced his arrival with a video on social media showing . [18] First aired in 2006, the programme is a co-production between BBC News and The Open University. Series Directed by Series Writing Credits Series Cast Series Produced by Series Music by Series Cinematography by Sean Nolan . Dragons' Den confirms youngest-ever Dragon - BBC News She left us all with some fantastic memories, may she rest in peace. In 2007, the businessman developed an illness which could have become extremely serious. The winemaker who won a 60,000 investment has died three months after being diagnosed with a brain tumour. Presenter of LBC has praised Devey as being one of a kind. RIP Hilary. Follow BBC Yorkshire on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Mr Webb said Devey was a "remarkable lady and an inspiration" who was "so proud" of her work on Dragons' Den. She told The Telegraph: "Its a pittance. The Bolton native was at her holiday. She was so kind. A hugely successful businesswoman and television expert, she will be missed by all who knew her and benefited from her wise words and experience.. Describing being made a CBE for services to the transport industry and to charity, she said at the time: In every sense of the word, this is a great honour and I am equally flattered and flabbergasted. Hilary Devey dead: Dragons' Den star dies aged 65 - Express dragons' den presenter dies Devey also hosted another Channel 4 show, Running the Shop, and appeared as a panellist on ITVs Loose Women. She was unique in every way and brought grit and warmth with her into the den. The former Dragons Den panelist and freight entrepreneur, Hilary Devey, has died aged 65. 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. You make your money out of what you invest in.". Former Dragons' Den star Hilary Devey has died aged 65. She had appeared on Dragons' Den between 2011 and 2013 and left to move to Channel 4 to . In 2009, Devey became the first woman to win the prestigious Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transports Sir Robert Lawrence award. He did it again and again., She continued: He just wouldnt stop and however much I kept trying to push him away, he didnt take any notice.. The entrepreneur's agent confirmed that Hilary died in Morocco after battling a long illness. Deborah Meaden, another fellow Dragon, said she was very sad to hear of Deveys death. Millions have been issued with a 975 cost of living warning but with current inflation levels, this amount rises to 1,122 per month. Peter Jones and Deborah Meaden spoke in memory of their co star. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Published: . You make your money out of what you invest in.. A man wouldnt have driven in their pyjamas and coat in the middle of the night [to build their business], as I did, she told the publication. The businesswoman lived a life full of graft and hard work including surviving a stroke in 2009. I interviewed her back in 2012 for her autobiography. Speaking about her decision to get involved in the show back in 2011, the successful businesswoman spoke about her own struggles to become established. In April 2008, he stood down as BBC Economics Editor to join the Today programme as a full-time presenter replacing Carolyn Quinn.
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