She was one of the original presenters of the flagship BBC programme
One of the original presenters of BBC flagship programme,Top Gear, presenters and motoring journalist, Sue Baker has died. The 67-year-old, who joined the original format of the TV series in 1980, died on Monday morning after suffering from motor neurone diseases , her family has confirmed.
Baker had appeared on almost 100 episodes of the BBC series before leaving in 1991, and her role was finally filled by Jeremy Clarkson. Her work included founding and running the Motor Racing News Service, which was located at the Kent racetrack Brands Hatch. She also served as the Observer’s motoring editor for 13 years until leaving in 1995 to work for Saga Magazine and as a freelance writer.: “It is with great sadness that we share the news of Sue’s passing.
“She was a talented and prolific writer, a charismatic TV presenter, and a passionate animal lover. She had a life and career that many would envy, but 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. Thank you to everyone who has supported her over the last few years as she battled with MND.”
Motoring journalists and friends have since paid tribute to the TV icon, praising her for being supportive towards anyone in the industry. The Guild of Motoring Writers, of which Baker was a vice-president and former chair, said . They said: “Sue was a pioneer for women in automotive journalism and a former presenter of @BBC_TopGear.”for being the first woman to become a Fleet Street pro in car journalism at the Observer. He said: “She should be hailed as a feminist icon…she fought a brave and cheerful battle to the end against the horrible MND. A great loss who was a good friend.”: “So sorry to hear this.
Danmark Seneste Nyt, Danmark Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også læse nyheder, der ligner denne, som vi har indsamlet fra andre nyhedskilder.
Top Gear's Sue Baker dies aged 67 following motor neurone disease battleTop Gear presenter Sue Baker has died aged 67 after suffering from motor neurone disease (MND), her family has confirmed.
Læs mere »
Tributes as Top Gear presenter, 67, dies after motor neurone disease battleFORMER Top Gear presenter Sue Baker has died at the age of 67 after a battle with motor neurone disease. The TV icon of the 1980s died “with family around her” on Monday morning, her fa…
Læs mere »
Former Top Gear presenter Sue Baker dies after motor neurone disease battleFormer Top Gear presenter Sue Baker, who appeared on the show for more than a decade, has died aged 67 at home with her family around her after a battle with motor neurone disease
Læs mere »
Tributes paid to Sue Baker, trailblazing former Top Gear presenter who died aged 67 of motor neurone diseaseTributes have poured in for Sue Baker. a 'feminist icon' motoring journalist who helped launch Top Gear in 1980, and who has died aged just 67 of motor neurone disease
Læs mere »
Piers Morgan leads tributes to ‘Godfather of English cricket’ David EnglishTributes have poured in following the death of David English, considered ‘The Godfather of English cricket’.
Læs mere »
Tributes paid to 'kind, caring and gentle' North Yorkshire councillor who died suddenlyTributes have been paid to the chairman of North Yorkshire County Council, who has died suddenly.
Læs mere »