Beloved Australian chef Maggie Beer has thanked her social media followers for their “overwhelming support” after the tragic passing of her daughter Saskia Beer at the age of 46.

Maggie revealed that Saskia died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday night and thanked followers for their support during this time.

"Dear family, friends, fans and followers, thank you. The overwhelming outpouring of sympathy and support for Maggie, Colin and family during this tragic time has been truly moving," Maggie wrote on Instagram.

"We thank everyone for continuing to respect the family's privacy, and we will return to posting soon. The team at Maggie Beer's Farm Shop and MBP kitchens are keeping things running perfectly for which we are truly grateful."

Maggie shared the devastating news of her daughter on Sunday, February 16th, requesting her followers for some “time” as they process the loss.

"It is with broken hearts we need to let you all know that our beautiful, extraordinary daughter Saskia died unexpectedly yet peacefully in her sleep on Friday night," Maggie wrote.

"We ask for time/space as we grapple to come to terms with our loss and appreciate all the support we have been given. Maggie, Colin and family."

Another statement about Saskia’s passing was shared by her husband, Petar Jercic, who vowed to keep Saskia’s business going after her passing.

"Our beautiful, extraordinary daughter, sister, wife and mother died unexpectedly yet peacefully in her sleep on Friday night," it read.

"The business Saskia grew and loved will continue on with me, her loving husband. We ask for time/space as we grapple to come to terms with our loss and appreciate all the support we have been given."

Saskia followed in her mother’s footsteps and started up her own food company, Saskia Beer Farm Produce in 1997.

Maggie spoke fondly of her daughter’s accomplishments to the Australian Women’s Weekly in 2018.

“Saskia inherited my instinct for food, which I inherited from my father. Her knowledge of farming to cooking is amazing,” Maggie explained.

"Any celebration, any reason, is based around food. The thing is, my girls try to boss me around. There's a competition as to who does something best. But that is all about creating flavour. Our family is a very flavour-driven family."