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Mary Berry makes emotional plea as she reveals the most important time to check in on bereaved loved ones - 35 years after the tragic death of her son


The former Great British Bake Off star, 89, said her plea came from the experience of losing her son William in 1989 when he was killed in a car accident at the age of 19.

Mary Berry has made an emotional plea as she revealed that the most important time to contact anyone bereaved is several weeks after the funeral. The former Great British Bake Off star, 89, said her plea came from the experience of losing her son William in 1989 when he was killed in a car accident at the age of 19. Speaking to MailOnline, Mary said it is vital to continue support for friends and relatives at a time when they may be hit hardest and feeling most lonely.

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