Dragon’s Den stars pay tribute to ‘fantastic’ Hilary Devey after she dies at 65

Tributes have flooded in for charismatic Dragon's Den star Hilary Devey after her agent announced she had died at the age of 65 this weekend following a long illness

Dragon's Den star Hilary Devey has died at the age of 65, it was confirmed earlier today by the entrepreneur's agent that Hilary died in Morocco after battling a long illness.

Hilary had been staying at her holiday home there when she passed away on Saturday night.

A spokesperson said: "I can confirm that Hilary sadly died yesterday. She had been ill for some time."

Hilary shot to fame on popular BBC business show Dragon's Den where the Bolton born businesswoman's no-nonsense approach quickly became a hit with fans.

The late TV personality also featured on the Secret Millionaire in 2008 and presented The Business Inspector in 2010.

Hilary Devey has died in Morocco

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Tributes have flooded in for the late TV presenter, from fellow Dragons, celebrities and longtime fans of her TV appearances.

Fellow Dragon Theo Paphitis took to Twitter, writing: "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. x"

Duncan Bannatyne shared a tribute to Hilary, writing: "Sad to hear that @HilaryDevey has passed. So young. Too young. Rest in Peace Hilary. X"

Hilary is greatly missed by fellow dragons

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Kavita Oberoi shared a news article announcing Hilary's passing and wrote: "So sad to read this, my lovely dear friend. She had the kindest [heart] When my family visited Morocco we spent a couple of days with at her home [sad face]."

Musical director Vikki Stone said: "Sad to read the news that Hilary Devey has died.

"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 great sense of humour and knew how to threw a great party! You will be missed. #RIPHilaryDevey"

Mentee Blake Weber wrote: "Sad to hear the passing of @HilaryDevey. An exceptional businesswomen, and a mentor to many - including myself.

"When I founded my business in 2015, she reached out to me with great interest and we remained in contact.

"My thoughts are with her son, Mevlit, and her whole family."

Actor Neil Grainger wrote: "Very sad to hear about the passing of Hilary Devey. Yes, she was a character on screen but a fiercely intelligent business woman off it.

"It’s been a pleasure to host the @PallExUK awards for the last 5 years and I’m sending thoughts to all at Pall-Ex who knew and worked with her."

Singer Jack Remmington tweeted: "RIP to the icon #HilaryDevey, what a woman [heart emoji]."

Sunday Times Bestselling author Melanie Blake wrote: "Sad to hear of the passing of #HilaryDevey - anyone who remembers the ‘real her’ the one we all got to see on ‘the secret millionaire’ before TV bosses shaped her into a caricature will remember what a kind & caring woman she was. She had a hard life but made it regardless. RIP."

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