Sue Baker, one of the original presenters of BBC’s Top Gear and a former monitoring editor of The Observer has died aged 67.
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Baker, who joined the series in 1980, died on Monday morning, Nov. 14, 2022 after a long battle with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), an uncommon condition that affects the brain and nerves.
Baker also played a critical role in the formation and running of the Motor Racing News Service and also served as the Observer’s motoring editor for 13 years, departing in 1995.
An acclaimed journalist, Baker also served as the vice-president and a former chair of The Guild of Motoring Writers, who have paid glowing tribute to her.
The Guild of Motoring Writers in their tribute, described her as “a pioneer for women in automotive journalism.”
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Sue Baker age
Baker died at age 67.
Sue Baker height
Baker was of average height.
Sue Baker cause of death
Baker passed away after a long battle with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), an uncommon condition that affects the brain and nerves.
MND causes weakness that gets worse over time and though it has no cure, there are treatments to help reduce the impact it has on a person’s daily life.
Sue Baker husband
There has been no mention of her husband.
Sue Baker children
Baker is survived by her family, which includes her two children, Hannah and Ian, two grandsons, George and Tom, and a daughter-in-law Lucy.
Sue Baker net worth
Baker had an estimated net worth of $2 million at time of death.


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