how did mary berry's son pass away

Mary Berry's son, William, tragically passed away in a car accident in 1989 when he was just 19 years old. He was home from university at the time, studying business studies at Bristol Polytechnic. The day before the accident, Mary Berry had made a special meal for William's return home. On the morning of the accident, William asked to borrow the family car but died in a fatal crash shortly after. Mary Berry was informed of the accident by a police officer who came to her door. She and her husband rushed to the hospital, where they said goodbye to their son. William's sister, Annabel, was with him but survived the crash. Mary Berry has spoken openly about the deep grief caused by losing William and how it strengthened her Christian faith, finding comfort in the hope of reuniting with him in the afterlife. She also cherishes the memory of him and the days leading up to his passing, reflecting how close the family became after the tragedy.