Pioneer in cakes and highlight of the Food Network Kerry Vincent died on Saturday, January 2 at the age of 75.
The dessert specialist passed away after battling an unspecified illness, according to a Facebook post by the Oklahoma State Sugar Art Show, a nonprofit organization that Kerry co-founded.
“It is with great sadness that I must report the death of Kerry Vincent earlier this evening,” the post said. “Being a very reserved person when it comes to all things that are not cake, she did not want to disclose her illness to the public. Unfortunately, her fight is over, but she will have no more pain. She will be sorely missed by everyone who she played through Sugar Arts as [well] as personally. “
The organization added: “There will be no services at her request. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.”
Kerry served as a judge in Food Network Challenge and hosted the Food Network 2014 series Save My Bakery. She was also a judge on the Australian series The Great Australian Bake Off, and she founded the Grand National Wedding Cake competition, which aired several times on the Food Network.