Inside Mary Berry's children's lives - fatal car crash, £1.5m pay day and tree surgeon

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Mary Berry has been impressing fans with her culinary skills and impeccable knowledge of food since the 1960s.Showcasing her incredible talent while educating the nation, the professional baker and food writer has continued to engage audiences throughout the years on popular TV shows such as Britain's Best Home Cook and The Great British Bake Off.Known for her calm, friendly persona, the star has become a national treasure- receiving several accolades and honours under her belt.But although Mary is often known to grace television screens every so often, many are unaware of her children whom she shares with husband Paul J.M.

Hunnings and the tragedy they faced as a family in the late 80s.Daily Star has taken a look inside Mary's children's life.Mary and Paul's son William, who was born in 1969, tragically died in a car accident while on his way home from university in 1989.He was 19 years old at the time.Mary was informed of her son’s passing when a policeman rang the doorbell while she was patiently waiting for him and his sister Annabel to return home for lunch.Discussing the harrowing incident, the food star opened up about her son's death while appearing on The Mary Berry Story in 2016.She explained: "It was about 1pm.

The doorbell rang and a policeman was there. Immediately, I knew why. He said, 'There's been an accident and I'm sorry to say your son is dead'."Mary and her husband Paul then rushed to the hospital after hearing the heartbreaking news.She added: "The staff were so understanding.