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Daily Mirror
13-05-2025
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- Daily Mirror
Prue Leith opens on heartbreak saying 'I'll miss him until the day I die'
Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith has opened up on a heartbreaking family loss as she talked about her brother's death, admitting she will "miss him until the day I die" Dame Prue Leith has shared a touching tribute, saying "I'll miss him until the day I die" as she spoke candidly about the devastating loss of her brother. Having become a household name in the culinary scene, Dame Prue's expertise has graced some of the nation's most beloved programmes. Her career took a huge leap in 2016 when she was revealed as the new judge alongside Paul Hollywood on The Great British Bake Off. Despite her rise to stardom through her exceptional talent in baking, the 85-year-old has recently opened up on the sorrow of losing her "best friend". Speaking to the The Times, Dame Prue fondly remembered her brother David, saying: "David died in 2012, and Jamie, six years younger than me, died three years ago. It feels like yesterday. He was my best friend, confidant, supporter and critic and he knew what mattered in life: his family were his world, and his friends were important." As Gloucestershire Live reported, she looked back on his life, which involved several careers, and how he was mostly "househusband" to care for his four kids: "He had various jobs, as an actor, restaurateur, journalist and businessman, but mostly he was a househusband, looking after four children while his wife, the writer Penny Junor, brought home the bacon. He wrote a hilarious memoir, Ironing John: The Househusband's Tale," she said. Dame Prue continued the touching tribute, saying: "When the children had grown up, he took an office job. When he retired, he said it was to spend more time with his tennis racket, fishing rod and golf clubs. I will miss him until the day I die." Besides this touching reflection, Dame Prue has been passionately campaigning for assisted dying following David's struggle with bone cancer. During an interview with Sky News in April last year, she said: "He was spending every three weeks out of four in absolute agony. "For his family to be round while he was crying, begging to die, begging to be given more morphine, it was desperate to watch." In the same year that Prue spoke out, UK MPs found themselves debating the issue before casting their votes. Labour MP Kim Leadbeater introduced the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-25 to Parliament in October 2024, aiming to "allow adults who are terminally ill, subject to safeguards and protections, to request and be provided with assistance to end their own life". A month after, the bill gained approval in a vote by MPs, passing 330 to 275, and moved to a public bill committee for further scrutiny.
Edinburgh Live
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Prue Leith says 'I'll miss him until I die' as she struggles with loss of 'best friend'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Dame Prue Leith has shared a touching confession stating "I'll miss him until the day I die", as she opened her heart about the devastating loss within her family. Beloved chef Dame Prue, who has risen to stardom in recent years after sharing her culinary knowledge on some of the nation's favourite programmes, gave an insight into her personal heartache. Although her TV career had taken off prior, it was in 2016 that Dame Prue secured arguably her most renowned gig, when she stepped in alongside Paul Hollywood to critique on The Great British Bake Off. Now, the 85-year-old has opened up about her life away from the screen and the sorrow over the death of her "best friend". (Image: BBC) Pouring out her sadness for her beloved siblings, Dame Prue confided in an interview with The Times about their bond, remarking: "David died in 2012, and Jamie, six years younger than me, died three years ago. It feels like yesterday. He was my best friend, confidant, supporter and critic and he knew what mattered in life: his family were his world, and his friends were important." As she looked back on her brother Jamie's life, Dame Prue shared a heartfelt account of his varied past roles and commitment as a "househusband" taking care of his four children: "He had various jobs, as an actor, restaurateur, journalist and businessman, but mostly he was a househusband, looking after four children while his wife, the writer Penny Junor, brought home the bacon. He wrote a hilarious memoir, Ironing John: The Househusband's Tale." In her loving tribute, Dame Prue spoke candidly about how the loss of her brother continues to weigh on her: "When the children had grown up, he took an office job. When he retired, he said it was to spend more time with his tennis racket, fishing rod and golf clubs. I will miss him until the day I die." Outside of her personal reflections, Dame Prue has strongly advocated for assisted dying, having previously discussed her brother David's painful fight with bone cancer. (Image: PA) During an interview with Sky News in April last year, she revealed the extent of his suffering: "He was spending every three weeks out of four in absolute agony." Further explaining the impact on their family, she recounted: "For his family to be round while he was crying, begging to die, begging to be given more morphine, it was desperate to watch." Her remarks came as MPs in the UK engaged in debates around the emotive topic of assisted dying before heading into a parliamentary vote. In October 2024, Labour MP Kim Leadbeater introduced the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-25 to Parliament, a bill that seeks to "allow adults who are terminally ill, subject to safeguards and protections, to request and be provided with assistance to end their own life". Following parliamentary approval with a vote count of 330 in favour to 275 against, the bill was slated for further examination by a public bill committee. More details on the bill's developments can be found here.
Wales Online
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Great British Bake Off's Prue Leith says 'I'll miss him' as she opens up on family loss
Great British Bake Off's Prue Leith says 'I'll miss him' as she opens up on family loss The Great British Bake Off judge Dame Prue Leith has shared her heartache over the "death of her best friend", as she paid a touching tribute to a cherished family member Dame Prue Leith has shared a touching tribute to her late brother (Image: PA ) Dame Prue Leith has poignantly admitted "I'll miss him until the day I die" while sharing her deep sorrow over a profound family bereavement. Becoming a household name after demonstrating her baking expertise, Dame Prue has impressed culinary enthusiasts on some of the most beloved cooking programmes. While she had already ventured into the world of TV previously, she is best known for becoming a co-judge alongside Paul Hollywood in 2016 on The Great British Bake Off. But aside from her TV career, the 85-year-old has recently let us in on her private life as she opened up about the loss of her "best friend". Dame Prue shared how David was her 'best friend' (Image: PA ) Recounting affectionate memories of her late brother, David, Dame Prue spoke candidly with The Times, revealing: "David died in 2012, and Jamie, six years younger than me, died three years ago. It feels like yesterday. He was my best friend, confidant, supporter and critic and he knew what mattered in life: his family were his world, and his friends were important." Article continues below Reflecting on her late brother's life with great affection, Dame Prue shared insight into his diverse career: "He had various jobs, as an actor, restaurateur, journalist and businessman, but mostly he was a househusband, looking after four children while his wife, the writer Penny Junor, brought home the bacon. He wrote a hilarious memoir, Ironing John: The Househusband's Tale." In her heartfelt homage, Dame Prue disclosed her enduring sense of loss: "When the children had grown up, he took an office job. When he retired, he said it was to spend more time with his tennis racket, fishing rod and golf clubs. I will miss him until the day I die." Aside from remembering her beloved sibling, Dame Prue has also been prominently involved in advocating for assisted dying, fuelled by witnessing her brother David's gruelling fight against bone cancer. The Great British Bake Off star has been outspoken advocate of assisted dying after her brother's death (Image: PA ) During an emotional interview with Sky News in April last year, she recounted the harrowing details of his pain: "He was spending every three weeks out of four in absolute agony." She continued: "For his family to be round while he was crying, begging to die, begging to be given more morphine, it was desperate to watch." The debate over assisted dying was a significant parliamentary issue in the UK, coming to the fore in the same year Dame Prue spoke publicly about her experience. In October 2024, Labour MP Kim Leadbeater introduced the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-25 to Parliament. The Bill aims to "allow adults who are terminally ill, subject to safeguards and protections, to request and be provided with assistance to end their own life". Article continues below Following a parliamentary vote which ended 330 to 275 in favour of the Bill, it progressed to a public bill committee for further examination. Updates can be found here.
