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Dragons’ Den star Hilary Devey dies aged 65

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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.

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