Saskia Beer’s death occurred on February 14, 2020, and the cause of her death isn’t revealed to the public yet.
Saskia Beer was the daughter of an Australian chef and farmer, Maggie Beer. She was the owner of Saskia Beer Farm Produce, following in her mother’s footsteps.
She was an extraordinary and brilliant chef whose death was unexpected and sudden. Her family shared the news of her demise on Instagram. Her death caused an overwhelming outpour of sympathy for the family.
“It is with broken hearts we need to let you all know that Saskia, our beautiful, extraordinary daughter, sister, wife, and mother, died unexpectedly yet peacefully in her sleep on Friday night,” Maggie posted on her Instagram.
What happened to Saskia Beer?
Saskia Beer passed away in her sleep in her home in Barossa Valley.
She was found sleeping peacefully in her home by her family members. Little did they know, Saskia had already passed away.
Saskia led a healthy and prosperous life and was engaged in different food and farm produce events. Just mere weeks before her death, she was spotted celebrating her parent’s 50th Wedding Anniversary.
Saskia idolized her mother as a food icon and aspired to grow her name in Food Industry. She was a 46-year-old trained chef who established her Farm Produce and catering business in the Barossa.
Saskia Beer Cause of Death
The actual cause of death of Saskia Beer was not revealed to the public. Maggie returned to the media after six days of her daughter’s demise and expressed her gratitude towards the love and sympathy shown by everyone.
All of her family members, including her parents Maggie and Colin, addressed the fans on the news, but the details regarding medical or health causes were not shared with the public.
“No parent ever gets over the loss of a child – I know that now,” Maggie shed tears on her interview with Australian magazine New Idea.
Devastated by the untimely demise of her daughter, Maggie set up a fellowship on her late daughter’s memory. ‘Saskia Beer Churchill Fellowship’ provides opportunities to newcomers on farm produce and culinary industry and carries the legacy of late Saskia.
Saskia Beer, chef and daughter of Maggie Beer, passed away “unexpectedly” on Friday night.https://t.co/tF9V9D2p6x
— The Sydney Morning Herald (@smh) February 16, 2020
Coroner Findings on Saskia Beer’s death
The coroner’s findings on Saskia Beer’s mysterious death were not disclosed. However, her followers on social media shared their own opinions regarding the unexplained case of Saskia Beer.
While most of the Internet showed their love and empathy towards the family, some people were busy speculating the peculiar death case. People also associated the demise of the popular chef with her lifestyle and questioned her food habits.
A rumor regarding Saskia’s death was circulated for a while, which stated that she had taken her own life. However, the family neither denied nor confirmed the rumor and avoided the accusations.
Saskia Beer’s Husband and Parents Details
Saskia Beer was married to Petar Jercic on 21 April, 2019. The couple shared their home with Max, Rory, and Lily with three children.
Her husband also shared his grief on Instagram and stated, “Our beautiful, extraordinary daughter, sister, wife, and mother died unexpectedly yet peacefully in her sleep on Friday night. The business Saskia grew and loved will continue with me, her loving husband.”
Saskia was the eldest daughter of Colin Beer and Maggie Beer. Maggie Beer is a reputed chef and regular guest on the popular cooking show ‘Masterchef Australia.’
The Saskia Farm Produce business, which the deceased chef left behind, is currently operated by her husband Peter and family.