agent confirmed that Hilary died in Morocco after battling a long illness. Hilary had been staying at her holiday home when she passed away on Saturday (June 11).
A spokesperson for the star said: "I can confirm that Hilary sadly died yesterday. She had been ill for some time. "Theo Paphitis was the first of the Dragons to pay tribute to Hilary when the sad news was announced today (Sunday, June 12).
He tweeted: "So sad to hear of the passing of the lovely Hilary Devey. She left us all with some fantastic memories, may she rest in peace.
My thoughts are with her family. " READ MORE: Deborah James shares comparison photos as she vows to 'still live while dying' Fellow Dragon Duncan Bannantyne followed by tweeting: "Sad to hear that @HilaryDevey has passed.
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