The Countess of Cardigan, divorced wife of the Earl of Cardigan and mother of Lady Catherine Brudenell-Bruce, better known as the singing star Bo Bruce, died on Wednesday.
She was 63 and had been suffering from cancer.
Lady Cardigan, who lived in a house on the Savernake Estate at Leigh Hill following the break up of her marriage, was earlier a known cookery writer under her maiden name Rosamond Winkley.
She came from the village of Kepnal, near Pewsey, and married the Earl of Cardigan at St Mary’s, Great Bedwyn, in 1980. Her funeral is due to be held at the same church next Thursday (July 12) at 4.30pm.
The Countess, whose divorce took place in 2010, also leaves a son, Thomas, the Viscount Savernake.
Her daughter Bo, who reached the finals of the TV talent show ‘The Voice’, has left a message on her website:
“Bo’s mother Ros passed away peacefully in the night, at home, surrounded by loved ones. Bo would like to thank all of you for the messages of love and support, they mean so much to her.”
“She promises she will be back before too long, for now she is spending quiet time with her close friends and family.”