Maggie Beer has thanked her family, friends and fans for their messages of support, six days after the death of her daughter, Saskia.

The celebrity chef announced Saskia's sudden passing at the age of 46, earlier in the week on social media.

'Dear family, friends, fans and followers, thank you,' the 75-year-old wrote in an emotional Instagram post crafted by her team, on Thursday.

Gratitude: Maggie Beer has thanked her family, friends and fans for their messages of support, six days after the death of her daughter, Saskia

'The overwhelming outpouring of sympathy and support for Maggie, Colin and family during this tragic time has been truly moving.

'We thank everyone for continuing to respect the family's privacy, and we will return to posting soon.'

The message was shared with a photo of Maggie and Saskia cooking in the kitchen together. The two women shared a mutual love of food.

The post also stated that Maggie's team had been keeping her lucrative business running while the family took time to mourn.

'The team at Maggie Beer's Farm Shop and MBP kitchens are keeping things running perfectly for which we are truly grateful,' it finished.

Maggie announced the sudden passing of her daughter at the age of 46, earlier in the week on Instagram.

'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,' she wrote.

Tragic: Maggie announced the sudden passing of her daughter at the age of 46, earlier in the week on Instagram

'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.'

In addition to Saskia, Maggie also shares another daughter, Elli, with her husband of 50 years, Colin Beer.

'Saskia inherited my instinct for food, which I inherited from my father. Her knowledge of farming to cooking is amazing,' Maggie proudly told The Australian Women's Weekly in November 2018.