Hilary Devey

After the news broke, fellow Dragons Deborah Meaden, Peter Jones, Duncan Bannatyne and Theo Paphitis remembered the “unique” and “inspiring” star. Deborah ...

My thoughts are with her close friends and family.” My thoughts are with her family.” “Her straight-talking approach made her a firm favourite with viewers, and our thoughts are with her family and friends.” Duncan wrote: “So young. Too young. Deborah tweeted: “She was unique in every way and brought grit and warmth with her into the Den. My thoughts are with her family and loved ones.

The Bolton-born entrepreneur passed away in Morocco on Saturday after a long illness, her PR agent confirmed on Sunday.

Too young. So young. Too young. So young. I’m sure she was responsible for their revival! 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.

Tributes have been paid to Hilary Devey after the haulage entrepreneur died aged 65 after a long illness.

Devey founded Leicestershire-based Pall-Ex in 1996, selling her house and car to fund the venture. My thoughts are with her family." So young.

Dragons' Den star Hilary Devey has died at the age of 65, it has been confirmed. The businesswoman, who appeared on the BBC One programme between 2011 and ...

‘I would have loved the opportunity to have stood before the Dragons, and I will remember my own experiences and the realities of running a business today, when choosing to support – or reject – the budding entrepreneurs joining me in the Den.’ Explaining why she wanted to get involved with the popular series, the businesswoman said in 2011: ‘In order to set-up Pall-Ex in the mid-nineties, I had to sell my house and car to get the start-up capital necessary to fulfil my business ambitions, as none of the banks appreciated my potential. The businesswoman, who appeared on the BBC One programme between 2011 and 2013, died in Morocco where she had a property after battling a long illness.

The entrepreneur was staying at her holiday home in Morocco when she died on Saturday night, June 11. Her agent confirmed the news of her death in a statement ...

Hilary shot to fame on the BBC business show where the Bolton native was beloved by fans for her tough talking ways. The entrepreneur was staying at her holiday home in Morocco when she died on Saturday night, June 11. She left school at the age of 16 and endured a wild range of jobs - including a stint in the Women's RAF - before finally seeking her fortune.

The English businesswoman and entrepreneur died in Morocco on Saturday following a long illness, her PR agent confirmed on Sunday.

or making her views clear on a business opportunity she didn't think was up to scratch. "You're doing OK, carry on", she tells her. My thoughts are with her family." Rest in Peace Hilary". The English businesswoman and entrepreneur died in Morocco on Saturday following a long illness, her PR agent confirmed on Sunday. The English businesswoman and entrepreneur died in Morocco on Saturday following a long illness, her PR agent confirmed on Sunday.

The death of the entrepreneur was confirmed by her agent, who said that Devey died in Morocco after battling a long illness. A spokesperson said Devey had been ...

In a 2010 interview with The Guardian, Devey talked about being a woman in the macho trucker industry, arguing that women have a harder time than men when they are trying to kick-start an enterprise. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. The company grew to achieve a turnover of £100m.

The former Dragons' Den star Hilary Devey has died at the age of 65, her representatives have confirmed.

He added: “She left us all with some fantastic memories, may she rest in peace. Her charity work included her position as vice president of the Carers Trust and she was also a patron of the Stroke Association, having herself suffered a stroke in 2009. My thoughts are with her family.

The TV star died on Saturday, after a long illness, in Morocco, where she had a property, her publicist Benjamin Webb told the PA news agency. She joined BBC ...

Describing being made a CBE for services to the transport industry and to charity, she said at the time: “In every sense of the word, this is a great honour and I am equally flattered and flabbergasted. Her charity work included her position as vice president of the Carers Trust and she was also a patron of the Stroke Association, having herself suffered a stroke in 2009. In 2013 she was made a CBE, honoured for a career in business and for her charitable work.

Hilary Devey CBE died in Morocco on Saturday following a long battle with ill heath, her agent has confirmed.

She had a great sense of humour and knew how to threw a great party! "We are saddened to hear that Hilary Devey has passed. We became friends after I did a comedy sketch about her, and she invited me to stay at her house in Morocco a number of times. She had a hard life but made it regardless. Of course it was bloody hard knowing I’d got it wrong – yet again," she told The Scotsman. I’d like to have someone to share all this with,” – she gestures at her luxurious surroundings, –but I think it’s too late now. Speaking in a 2012 interview, Hilary said: "I’m lonely. Vikki Stone posted: "Sad to read the news that Hilary Devey has died. My thoughts are with her family." Despite her belief in her 'lightbulb moment', Hilary found she had some work to do getting the idea of her the ground when her initial application for a bank loan was turned down. Too young. So young.

She died on Saturday after a long illness in Morocco, where she had a property, Benjamin Webb said. She joined BBC Two's programme Dragons' Den in 2011 and went ...

Describing being made a CBE, she said at the time: “In every sense of the word, this is a great honour and I am equally flattered and flabbergasted. Her charity work included her position as vice-president of the Carers Trust. She was also a patron of the Stroke Association, having suffered a stroke herself in 2009. She was made a CBE in 2013, honoured for a career in business and her charitable work.

She died in Morocco on Saturday (June 11) following a lengthy illness. In 2013 the English businesswoman and entrepreneur was made an OBE for services to the ...

The enterprising star eventually sold her house and her car to set up her business Pall-Ex which went on to be worth millions. She also featured on the Secret Millionaire in 2008 and presented The Business Inspector in 2010. She died in Morocco on Saturday (June 11) following a lengthy illness.

Hilary Devey died at her holiday home in Morocco after a long illness, her publicist confirms.

Hannah Wyatt, managing director for Factual Entertainment and Events at BBC Studios, said: "Hilary Devey will always hold a unique place in the hearts of Dragons' Den viewers and the programme team. x" My thoughts are with her family.

The TV star died on Saturday, after a long illness, in Morocco, where she had a property, her publicist Benjamin Webb told the PA news agency. She joined BBC ...

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. Too young. So young. Describing being made a CBE for services to the transport industry and to charity, she said at the time: “In every sense of the word, this is a great honour and I am equally flattered and flabbergasted. “After having a stroke herself, she was a long-time ambassador of the Stroke Association and we are very grateful for all the support she gave us over the years.

She died in Morocco on Saturday after a long illness.

My thoughts are with her family.” After leaving Dragons’ Den, Hilary, who was awarded an CBE in 2013 for services to the transport industry and to charity, hosted The Intern and Running The Shop for Channel 4. Hilary was known for her stint on the BBC’s business show Dragons’ Den, serving as an investor between 2011 and 2012.

TV star passed away in Morocco on Saturday after a long illness.

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. “After having a stroke herself, she was a long-time ambassador of the Stroke Association and we are very grateful for all the support she gave us over the years. Her charity work included her position as vice president of the Carers Trust and she was also a patron of the Stroke Association, having suffered a stroke in 2009. My thoughts are with her family. Too young. So young.

The TV star died on Saturday, after a long illness, in Morocco, where she had a property, her publicist Benjamin Webb told the PA news agency. She joined BBC ...

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. Too young. So young.