Percy Cross (a.k.a Moose McGregor), renowned pastry chef of the Namib Desert, whose famous apple pie was a popular draw card for visitors and locals alike, died on Saturday afternoon.
McGregor was 57 years old.
He ran the ‘pastry oasis’ of the Namib Desert – Moose McGregor Desert Bakery – for more than 20 years.
McGregor’s friends and family are mourning his sudden passing, saying that a good man has died.
“Just a sad, sad day,” a friend, Rob Jonstone, said on Monday. “What an awesome guy, and such a fantastic personality,” he added.
One of his friends at Solitaire Country Lodge, which is next to the bakery at the Solitaire Petrol Station, said McGregor was a “people’s person, just an easy guy. He was a good man”.
Walter Swarts, co-owner of Solitaire Country Lodge, described McGregor as a “down to earth person. Moose was just Moose. He could be very funny”.
Swarts said McGregor showed severe breathing difficulties on Saturday afternoon. The Sesriem ambulance was not available at the time, and it was then decided that his friends would take him to the nearest health facility, but Moose passed away before this could be done.
Medical professionals have not yet confirmed the cause of death.
According to Swarts, when the news spread, calls and messages from local and international friends started pouring in.
In memory of McGregor, a candle has been lit and placed next to his photo in the bakery. Swarts says it is highly likely that McGregor’s final resting place will be near his beloved bakery. That decision, however, ultimately lies with his family - parents and four sisters - who still live in Europe.
Swarts concluded by saying that the bakery will “always be Moose’s bakery. We will keep all the photos on the wall, everything as it is now”.
McGregor was 57 years old.
He ran the ‘pastry oasis’ of the Namib Desert – Moose McGregor Desert Bakery – for more than 20 years.
McGregor’s friends and family are mourning his sudden passing, saying that a good man has died.
“Just a sad, sad day,” a friend, Rob Jonstone, said on Monday. “What an awesome guy, and such a fantastic personality,” he added.
One of his friends at Solitaire Country Lodge, which is next to the bakery at the Solitaire Petrol Station, said McGregor was a “people’s person, just an easy guy. He was a good man”.
Walter Swarts, co-owner of Solitaire Country Lodge, described McGregor as a “down to earth person. Moose was just Moose. He could be very funny”.
Swarts said McGregor showed severe breathing difficulties on Saturday afternoon. The Sesriem ambulance was not available at the time, and it was then decided that his friends would take him to the nearest health facility, but Moose passed away before this could be done.
Medical professionals have not yet confirmed the cause of death.
According to Swarts, when the news spread, calls and messages from local and international friends started pouring in.
In memory of McGregor, a candle has been lit and placed next to his photo in the bakery. Swarts says it is highly likely that McGregor’s final resting place will be near his beloved bakery. That decision, however, ultimately lies with his family - parents and four sisters - who still live in Europe.
Swarts concluded by saying that the bakery will “always be Moose’s bakery. We will keep all the photos on the wall, everything as it is now”.
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