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Jamie Oliver and Nigella Lawson have paid tribute to an 'amazing' celebrity chef who has passed away just days following her mother's death.

Skye Gyngell died aged 62 following a year-long fight with skin cancer .

Her family announced the tragic news in a statement, saying: "We are deeply saddened to share news of Skye Gyngell's passing on 22nd November in London, surrounded by her family and loved ones.

"She leaves behind a remarkable legacy and is an inspiration to us all."

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The sad news arrives just a year after Skye received a diagnosis of Merkel cell carcinoma, an uncommon and aggressive form of skin cancer.

It also follows only days after her sister-in-law, Leila McKinnon, revealed

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