Sue Baker dead: Former Top Gear presenter dies aged 67 after motor neurone disease battle | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV

Sue Baker, the TV icon of the 1980s, has died aged 67 after a battle with motor neurone disease. Her death was announced on her Twitter page, as the statement paid respect to the “admired and talented” presenter.

Her official Twitter read: “It is with sadness that Sue’s family shares this news. Thank you to everyone sharing memories, we are taking solace in them.”

Along with this, a second statement was shared, along with a picture from Sue’s Top Gear Days.

The statement 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.

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“Sending love to her family – that she spoke of so proudly – and all her many friends and colleagues who will miss her. x.”

ChrisGoffey commented: “So many memories – of Top Gear, the live shows we presented for various companies, and of her co-operation in projects for the production company. Lovely lady – a star!!”

The Guild of Motoring Writers said: “We are deeply saddened to learn our vice-president and former chair, @carscribe Sue Baker, passed away this morning following a long illness.

“Sue was a pioneer for women in automotive journalism and a former presenter of @BBC_TopGear. A full tribute will be published later.”