PRUE Leith has declared she “thinks about death a lot” – but is intent on “making the most of the time she has left”.
The 86-year-old Bake Off star, who announced she was , opened up in a frank new interview discussing retirement from the public eye.
Prue has opened up about her feelings for the future after quitting Great British Bake OffCredit: PA:Press Association
The star became a fan favourite alongside Paul Hollywood, Noel Fielding and Alison HammondCredit: PA
Prue says she ‘hasn’t got long left’ but intends to make the most of itCredit: Getty
She admitted that she has “always loved to work” and doesn’t intend to slow down anytime soon, but wants to make the most out of life while she can.
She told The Mirror : “I think about death a lot. I look ahead and see death. Funnily enough I think it’s something that old people do.
“I never thought about it in my 60s, but now it pops into my head most days. Just passing thoughts.”
The star declared the world was “going to hell in a hand cart”, thinking the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) or war could “see us off” and, considering she was born during World War II, she finds it “comforting” she won’t have to worry about it.
“I don’t have long left. Ten years if I’m lucky,” she added. “I need to use them well.”
Prue intends to do that by spending more time with her family – particularly her grandchildren, admitting feeling like she hasn’t been as present with them as she should be.
However, first, she’s heading off on a new adventure to her native South Africa as part of a new TV series following her travels.
She will be teaming up with who also hosted the Bake Off for three years before quitting in 2020, being replaced by Alison Hammond.
A source exclusively revealed to at the beginning of February: ‘The two women cemented their friendship during the years on Bake Off.
“Although Sandi left the tent six years ago, they’ve remained close pals and long talked about doing more telly work together.
“Prue’s departure from Bake Off gave her more free time to explore other work she had to keep on the back burner.”
It is not yet known when the show, which has been commissioned by Channel 4, will air.
Following her departure from Bake Off, it’s been confirmed that will be stepping in to replace her alongside as the new judge.
She’ll make her tent debut when the Channel 4 favourite returns later this year.
Prue is known for her stand-out styleCredit: Getty
Prue says she finds the concept of death “comforting” as she won’t see the downfall of the worldCredit: Getty
Prue is set to be replaced by Nigella Lawson in the upcoming seasonsCredit: PA
Prue says she intends to “use the rest of her life well”Credit: Getty
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