A Great British Bake Off star has died at the age of 61, her family have confirmed in a statement. Dawn Hollyoak, an ex-IT manager, was the sixth contestant to leave the tent in the 2022 series of the hit Channel 4 baking competition.
Taking to Instagram yesterday (July 5), her family shared a touching tribute which read: "The Baker Dawn. It's with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our star baker Dawn.
Not only a wonderfully talented baker but first and foremost an amazing mother, grandmother, wife and friend. Dawn passed away peacefully surrounded by her family.
We will miss her forever, but promise to continue her baking legacy." Details regarding the cause of Dawn's death have yet to be disclosed.
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