Maggie Beer has released a statement after the tragic news that her daughter Saskia died at the age of 46.
The 75-year-old Australian food icon took to Instagram to thank fans for their outpouring of support, following news her daughter had died in her sleep on Sunday night.
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“Dear family, friends, fans and followers, thank you,” she wrote on Thursday.
“The overwhelming outpouring of sympathy and support for Maggie, Colin and family during this tragic time has been truly moving.
“We thank everyone for continuing to respect the family’s privacy, and we will return to posting soon.”
Beer announced her passing via social media.
“It is with broken hearts we need to let you all know that our beautiful, extraordinary daughter Saskia died unexpectedly yet peacefully in her sleep on Friday night,” she wrote.
“We ask for time/space as we grapple to come to terms with our loss and appreciate all the support we have been given. Maggie, Colin and family.”
A statement also appeared on Saskia’s own Instagram page.
“Our beautiful, extraordinary daughter, sister, wife and mother died unexpectedly yet peacefully in her sleep on Friday night,” it read. “The business Saskia grew and loved will continue on with me, her loving husband. We ask for time/space as we grapple to come to terms with our loss and appreciate all the support we have been given.”
Mum of three Saskia followed in her mother’s footsteps and was also a successful food producer and entrepreneur.
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