Marjorie Johnson, Minnesota’s prize-winning baker and daytime TV favorite who became a correspondent for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, has died.

The beloved baker and TV personality passed away on October 30, according to Minnesota ABC affiliate KSTP. Johnson was 106.

Known as the “Blue Ribbon Baker” of Robbinsdale, Minnesota, Johnson was famous for her award-winning baked goods, which earned her numerous accolades at the Minnesota State Fair. She also showcased her culinary skills on shows like The Rosie O’Donnell Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and The Talk.

Robbinsdale Mayor Brad Sutton stated that Johnson’s “endless energy, warmth and talent in the kitchen brought smiles to so many faces, both her at home and across the nation,” CBS News reported.

“Marjorie wasn’t just Robbinsdale

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