Bake Off's Prue Leith says 'I have been lucky' as she shares secret to her long life

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Bake Off's Prue Leith says 'I have been lucky' as she shares secret to her long life
Great British Bake Off star Prue Leith has become a national treasure thanks to her no-nonsense judging approach on the hit Channel 4 show - and she's now shared her key to living a long life
Dame Prue has pinpointed one thing as being behind her longevity
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Great British Bake Off star Dame Prue Leith, has shared her secret to a long life, attributing it to one key factor.
With her career highlight coming when she landed a role on the Great British Bake Off, Dame Prue has become a familiar face in homes across the nation, thanks to her extensive television work and an array of cookbooks imparting her culinary expertise.
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She stepped into Dame Mary Berry's shoes on The Great British Bake Off in 2017, coinciding with the show's move from BBC to Channel 4, and has since been a staple on the series, judging alongside Paul Hollywood.
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Dame Prue is possibly best known for her role on the Great British Bake Off
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Despite her commitment to the main series, she took a step back from the celebrity edition earlier this year, explaining: "It's mainly because these things are filmed back to back," which leaves her with "no time off."
When not gracing our screens, Dame Prue recently revealed her longevity secret on the Spooning with Mark Wogan podcast, crediting her enduring health to genetics and happiness: "I think I'm really lucky because I think I must have good genes, obviously, and I'm very happy."
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Dame Prue shared her longevity secret during a recent chat with Mark Wogan
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The octogenarian acknowledged that while "luck" may have played a role in her long life, she believes that a joyful disposition is crucial for staying young at heart: "You know, I think a lot of people age because they're not enjoying their lives. And I think happiness makes a huge difference."
She also expressed gratitude for her family's well-being, adding: "And I have every reason to be happy because all my children are healthy - my two children are healthy, my two grandchildren are healthy and happy and doing well.
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Prue recently stepped back from judging on the celebrity version of GBBO
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"And you know, I've had a great, lovely career in lots of different areas. You know, I've done a lot, and it's all been quite successful. It hasn't all been successful, of course - there have been failures along the way. But the fact is that I've had a good career in catering."
Beyond her television triumphs, Dame Prue Leith has carved out an impressive career, which blossomed following her studies at the famed Cordon Bleu School. Subsequently, she returned to England to open her first restaurant.
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Her husband John Playfair is often seen alongside her on Prue Leith's Cotswold Kitchen
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Dame Prue shares her life with her husband John Playfair, a former fashion designer, who joins his wife on the television programme Prue Leith's Cotswold Kitchen.
The show, which first aired last year, features Dame Prue as she demonstrates her cookery skills, whilst also providing recipes and cooking advice to her celebrity guests.