Ex-Dragons' Den judge Hilary Devey went onto create a multi-million pound business after a "misogynistic" bank manager turned down her pitch, patted her on the head and told her to "look after" her child instead.
The business woman and former Loose Women panellist, who has died aged 65 after battling a long illness, sold her house and car to raise the £112,000 she needed to launch her company, Pall-Ex.
Tributes have been paid to Hilary after the sad news was announced today, including by her fellow Dragon, Theo Paphitis, who said: "So sad to hear of the passing of the lovely Hilary Devey. She left us all with some fantastic memories, may she rest in peace. "
