Sue Baker, one of many unique presenters of BBC’s Top Gear, has died aged 67.
Baker, who joined the sequence in 1980, died on Monday morning after struggling with motor neurone illness (MND).
A press release from Baker’s household mentioned: “It is with great sadness, that we share the news of Sue’s passing. A doting mother to Ian and Hannah, a loving grandmother to Tom & George, and a wonderful mother-in-law to Lucy.
“She handed at house this morning with household round her.
“She was a gifted and prolific author, a charismatic TV presenter, and a passionate animal lover.
“She had a life and career that many would envy, but did it all with such grace that she was admired and respected by all who knew her. We know she meant so much to so many.
“Thank you to everybody who has supported her over the previous couple of years as she battled with MND.”
After leaving the present in 1991, she continued to work as a motoring journalist.
She was instrumental in creating and operating the Motor Racing News Service and was the Observer’s motoring editor for 13 years.
The Guild of Motoring Writers, of which Baker was the vice-president and a former chair, mentioned on Twitter: “Sue was a pioneer for women in automotive journalism.”
Source: information.sky.com”