Iconic astrologer, Mystic Meg, died at the age of 80, weeks after being hospitalised with the flu. Mystic Meg, whose real name was Margaret Lake, was catapulted to fame via her National Lottery predictions and soon became the figurehead for astrology in the Britain, going on to have a column in The Sun for 23 years. Tributes poured in for her, with magician Uri Gellar tweeting: "so identifiable by name and image, the quintessential fortune teller who brought mystery and mystique to millions of believers. She defied the dreary sceptics, as did her fans. Much love and positive energy, Meg, on your onward journey."