Dragon's Den star Hilary Devey has tragically died at the age of 65.
The entrepreneurs agent confirmed that Hilary sadly died in Morocco following a battle with a long illness.
Hilary had been staying at her holiday home when she passed away on the night of June 11, The Mirror reports.
A spokesperson said: "I can confirm that Hilary sadly died yesterday.
"She had been ill for some time."
Hilary shot to fame on BBC business show Dragon's Den where the Bolton native's no-nonsense approach became a hit with fans.
She also featured on the Secret Millionaire in 2008 and presented The Business Inspector in 2010.
After leaving school at the age of 16, Hilary took on a wild range of jobs - including a stint in the Women's RAF - before finally seeking her fortune.
The enterprising star eventually sold her house and her car to set up her business Pall-Ex which went on to be worth millions.
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