Great British Bake Off star Dawn Hollyoak dies aged 61: Family and Paul Hollywood pay tribute to the ‘wonderfully talented baker and amazing mother’
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Great British Bake Off star Dawn Hollyoak has died.
The former IT manager, who was the sixth person eliminated from the 2022 baking competition, has died at the age of 61, her family announced.
Dawn’s cause of death has not yet been released.
The family posted a message on Dawn’s official Instagram page @thebakerdawn, captioning a beaming photo of the late star: “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our star baker Dawn.
“Not only an incredibly talented baker, but most of all an amazing mother, grandmother, wife and friend. Dawn passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. We will miss her forever, but promise to carry on her baking legacy!”
Great British Bake Off star Dawn Hollyoak has died at the age of 61
The former IT manager quickly became a TV favourite after competing in the baking competition in 2022 – while her loved ones shared the tragic news on Saturday morning
It was announced on Dawn’s official Instagram page @thebakerdawn with the caption next to a beaming photo of the late star
Many TV stars and fellow bakers took to the comments to pay tribute to the talented baker.
Judge Paul Hollywood was one of the first to remember the beloved baker fondly.
“I am very sorry to hear that. I wish the family much strength, a lovely lady x,” he added.
Carole Edwards, who competed in the same series of the competition and was eliminated the week before Dawn, also paid tribute to her beloved friend.
She wrote: ‘I will miss my friend terribly, a beautiful and talented woman inside and out, fly high my friend, life just won’t be the same without you.
‘Sending all my love to the family. Xx.’
“This is devastating news… I only met Dawn once but I was overwhelmed by her cheerful personality and infectious smile. She will be sorely missed but will live on forever in the hearts of those who loved her!” said Giuseppe Dell’Anno, winner of Bake Off 2021.
The 13th series of ‘Great British Bake Off’ was won by Syabira Yusoff, who was joined in the final by Abdul Rehman Sharif and Sandro Farmhouse.
The much-loved Bedfordshire baker received praise from the judges for her baking skills, but was ultimately eliminated during Halloween Week in episode 6.
Many TV stars and fellow bakers took to Instagram and flooded the latest post with touching comments as they paid tribute to Dawn
The beloved Bedfordshire baker received praise from the judges for her baking skills, but was ultimately eliminated during Halloween Week in episode 6
Dawn was the sixth person eliminated from the 2022 series of the baking competition
The Great British Bake Off 2022 line-up: (L-R) Carol, James Maisam, Sandro, Syabira, Maxy, Rebs, Dawn, Kevin, Abdul, William and Janusz
Dawn prided herself on her steady hand and eye for detail, especially when it came to the intricacy of biscuit lace patterns.
Her favorite flavors when baking were lemon, salted caramel, and anything nutty.