Mary Berry shares poignant reflections on her late son William

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDame Mary Berry has shared poignant reflections on the enduring memory of her late son, William, who tragically died in a car crash at the age of 19 in 1989. Speaking on Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place podcast, Berry revealed that “keeping busy” was instrumental in helping her navigate her grief. She emphasised that William remains an integral part of their family life, with his memory kept alive through conversations and pictures, even for grandchildren who never met him. Berry highlighted the family's feeling of being “so lucky” to have had William and the “wonderful life” he brought them.Her comments follow a heartfelt tribute to William at the Bafta Television Awards, where she received a prestigious fellowship prize and dedicated it to her family, including William.In fullMary Berry reflects on 19-year-old son’s death: ‘He is still part of our lives’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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