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Privacy NoticeCelebrity TV chef Maggie Beer was rushed to hospital after an accident left her with fractured bones and other injuries. The Great Australian Bake Off star, 79, was taken to hospital by her husband Colin after she suffered a fall at their Barossa Valley home. In a message on her Instagram page, shared on Sunday, 25 August, Maggie’s family provided an update following her ordeal. They wrote: “Hello Friends, It’s Maggie’s family here. Just writing to let you know that following a fall at her home, she’s unfortunately suffered a couple of minor bone fractures and related injuries. “Thankfully Col, her husband, was there and she is now in the excellent hands of her doctors who are confident she will make a full recovery. It may just take a little while.
Maggie Beer’s family said the TV chef has suffered ‘minor bone fractures and related injuries’
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“More than anything else, Maggie hates letting people down. But she has multiple events and public engagements coming up that she may have to miss. She has asked us to apologise on her behalf to all those affected – and has asked for your patience as she recuperates. “Thank you for your understanding – The Beer Family.” Fans flooded to the comments underneath the message to offer the beloved TV chef their support. One wrote: “Maggie, so sorry to hear this but glad Nurse Colin is in charge. Take care and much love for a speedy recovery x.” A second said: “Get better soon Maggie, sending lots of love to our national treasure!!” “I’m so sorry to hear this, sending get well wishes to beautiful Maggie, who I admire so much”, a third penned.
The TV chef was flooded with support from her adoring fans
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Maggie met the now King Charles during his Zealand and Australia tour in 2015
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Sign up to OK!’s daily newsletter to get updates sent to your inbox for free Another commented: “Let others care for you now. It’s time to be looked after now – to receive rather than give. Take care.” “Sending my love and a speedy recovery to you, Maggie”, another fan added. While one more said: “Maggie is one of the very best x hugs for a full recovery very soon. Wonderful lady, get better soon.” Maggie is best known for being a judge on The Great Australian Bake Off alongside Matt Moran. While she left the popular baking contest in 2022 she has also co-hosted the likes of ABC’s The Cook and The Chef and made guest appearances on MasterChef Australia. Recently, the talented chef started filming for a new ABC series which focuses on dining experiences in care homes. Away from TV, Maggie has been married to her husband Colin since 1970 and together they share two daughters, but tragically their eldest, Saskia, suddenly died in her sleep at the age of 46.Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterCommentMore OnIn the News
