Kerry Vincent, a judge of Food Network Challenge, died on January 2 of an unknown disease. She was 75.
The Oklahoma State Sugar Art Show, a non-profit organization that Vincent co-founded, announced her death via Facebook.
“It is with great sadness that I have to report the passing of Kerry Vincent earlier tonight,” reads the Facebook post. ‘Because she was a very private person when it came to everything that did not have cake, she did not want to place her illness among the public. Unfortunately, her struggle has come to an end, but she will no longer be in pain. She will be greatly missed by everyone she touched through the Sugar Arts [well] so personal … Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. ”
Vincent was a judge on Food Network Challenge from 2006 to 2012, which appeared on a total of 75 episodes. In 2014 she served as host of Save My Bakery, in which she helped struggling bakeries. The series featured nine episodes. She was also a published author, after writing the book Romantic wedding cakes in 2002.
The Australian-born host’s other credits include performances on The Great Australian Bowl Down, Holiday Gingerbread Showdown, The best thing i ever ate and Last cake standing. She is survived by her husband, Doug.