The passing of Dawn Hollyoak, a former contestant on the Great British Bake Off, has left many saddened. She was 61 years old.
An announcement on her Instagram revealed the news of her demise, mentioning her not just as a talented baker but also as a remarkable mother, grandmother, wife, and friend.
Mrs. Hollyoak took part in the Channel 4 baking competition in 2022 and was eliminated as the sixth contestant.
The statement on her social media account indicated that she peacefully passed away surrounded by her loved ones, without specifying the cause of death.
“Although she is no longer with us, her legacy in baking will live on!” read the post.
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One of the Bake Off judges, Paul Hollywood, joined others in paying tribute to Dawn Hollyoak, expressing his sorrow and sending love to her family.
Dr. Rahul Mandal, the 2018 winner of the show, expressed his sympathies to Dawn’s family on her untimely departure.
In her final post on Instagram in August 2023, Mrs. Hollyoak shared a picture of a lion cake she created to support England’s Lionesses, despite feeling under the weather from a recent holiday.
A profile summary on the show’s website described her as a mother of three, stepmother of two, and a grandma/step-grandma to four.
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“Dawn enjoyed creating illusion cakes, particularly those with intricate and eccentric designs that showcased her creative flair,” the show’s website bio described her.
Her specialties included lemon, salted caramel, and nutty flavors, with an emphasis on precision and detail, especially in intricate lace patterns on biscuits.
