Slimming World founder Margaret Miles-Bramwell dies aged 76

Margaret Miles-Bramwell – the founding father of Slimming World – has handed away at her Mallorca dwelling. She was 76. 

Confirming the heartbreaking information on Instagram, the load loss organisation launched an official assertion on Sunday, noting that Margaret had been “surrounded by her household” in her last moments. 

“In addition to being our guiding star and the beating coronary heart and soul of Slimming World, Margaret will likely be remembered for being a much-loved mum, grandmother and great-grandmother,” the tribute mirrored. 

“Her dedication to assist folks shed the burden of extra weight with out disgrace or guilt has seen Slimming World develop from a single group in 1969 to the worldwide authority in weight administration that it’s right this moment. She undoubtedly touched hearts and altered lives for hundreds of thousands of individuals – and for all of us who knew and beloved her. She’ll proceed to take action for a lot of extra years to come back.

“Our ideas are with Margaret’s household. We take consolation, as we’re certain they do, within the hope that Margaret is now reunited along with her beloved Tony – crusing off into the sundown collectively.” 

Following the announcement, tributes have poured in throughout social media. “Completely heartbroken. Margaret modified my life and a whole lot of hundreds of others. Sending like to her household and associates,” wrote one fan. 

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“What a particular & brave woman she was. I will likely be eternally grateful for her imaginative and prescient and dedication to folks accessing more healthy & glad lives. Relaxation In Peace Margaret,” commented a second. 

“Thanks Margaret for giving me again my life. You will have left essentially the most stunning mark on this world and we’re fortunate to have had you struggle for us and forge a path for our happiness. Sleep effectively now,” penned a 3rd. 

Margaret, who began Slimming World 55 years in the past, obtained an OBE in 2009 for her companies to the well being of the British public. Whereas she made hundreds of thousands along with her enterprise empire, Margaret instructed The Mirror that: “Getting rich wasn’t the objective.”

“I used to be by no means a correct businesswoman in that sense, measuring success by kilos within the financial institution. However, sure, I had ambition. ‘We began out with a weekly assembly within the native Scout hut, and I at all times imagined there could be a day when it might turn out to be a lot greater than that,” she mirrored. 

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Alongside her position because the founding father of SIimming World, Margaret additionally discovered pleasure as a mum. Throughout her relationship along with her first husband, Roy Miles, the entrepreneur welcomed a daughter, Claire and two sons, Dominic and Benjamin. 

Following her cut up from Roy, Margaret later discovered love with Tony Whittaker in 1996 and have become a stepmother to his kids. Margaret described her late husband as her “soulmate”. After 25 years of marriage, Tony handed away in November 2021, with Margaret confirming the information.