Mystic Meg astrologer Margaret Lake has died aged 80 after battle with short illness

Iconic astrologer Mystic Meg, real name Margret Lake, has sadly passed away aged 80.

The star, who was best known for appearing on the National Lottery, died following a short illness, it has been reported.

The sad news was announced by Margaret's agent Dave Shapland in a statement, which read: "Without any question, she was Britain’s most famous astrologer by a million miles.

Mystic Meg (Rex)

"She even became part of the English language – if a politician, somebody from showbiz or ordinary people in the street are asked a tricky question they will say ‘Who do you think I am, Mystic Meg?’"

He added: "Shows what an impact she made."

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