![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/former-top-gear-presenter-dies-after-motor-neurone-disease-fight/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/0_SDC_MDG_-CHP_45915JPG.jpg&description=Former Top Gear presenter Sue Baker has died at the age of 67 after a battle with motor neurone disease. The family of the journalist confirmed the sad news in a statement on Monday. It read: "It is with very great sadness, that we share the news of Sue's passing. "A doting mother to Ian and Hannah, a loving grandmother to Tom and George, a wonderful mother-in-law to Lucy. "She passed at home this morning with family around her." They went on to describe her as a "talented and prolific writer, a charismatic TV presenter, and a passionate animal lover" before gushing over her life and career, calling it one many would envy. They addd: "[She] 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. Sue Baker appeared on Top Gear for 11 years "Thank you to everyone who has supported her over the last few years as she battled with MND." Sue joined the show in series 4 in 1980 and was an integral figure for 11 years before finally moving aside for Jeremy Clarkson. She was seen as a trail blazer for woman in motoring. In her line of work, Sue set up and ran the Motor Racing News Service and also became the Observer's motoring editor in 1982. She eventually left the role in 1995. Following the news of her passing, tributes poured in on social media. We'll be bringing you the latest updates on this breaking showbiz news story. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story HERE . Get email updates on the day's biggest stories straight to your inbox by signing up for our newsletters . Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you by following The Mirror every time you see our name. Follow The Mirror on Google News - CLICK HERE and click the star Follow The Mirror on Apple News - CLICK HERE available on Apple devices Follow The Mirror on Flipboard - CLICK HERE and click follow You can sign up for Twitter alerts for breaking news here @MirrorBr){kind=link}
Former Top Gear presenter Sue Baker, who appeared on the show for over a decade, has died at her home after a battle with motor neurone disease
Former Top Gear presenter Sue Baker has died at the age of 67 after a battle with motor neurone disease.
The family of the journalist confirmed the sad news in a statement on Monday. It read: “It is with very great sadness, that we share the news of Sue’s passing.
“A doting mother to Ian and Hannah, a loving grandmother to Tom and George, a wonderful mother-in-law to Lucy.
“She passed at home this morning with family around her.”