Dragons’ Den star Hilary Devey dies at 65 after long illness

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Dragons’ Den star Hilary Devey has died at the age of 65. Fellow “Dragon” Theo Paphitis was among the celebrities paying tribute to Devey, writing on Twitter: “So sad to hear of the passing of the lovely Hilary Devey. And former Dragons’ Den co-star Duncan Bannatyne tweeted: “Sad to hear that Hilary Devey has passed. Rest in Peace Hilary.” Another tribute came from BBC Radio 1 Breakfast presenter Greg James, who said: “I’m so sad to hear the news about Hilary.