Los Angeles, Aug. 11 -- Blue Peter icon Biddy Baxter has passed away. She was 92.

Variety reported the news of her demise, citing information from BBC.

Biddy worked on the children's show for more than 25 years and become renowned for her charity appeals, gymnastic displays and foreign travel reports.

Baxter edited 'Blue Peter' from 1965 to 1988, overseeing a period that cemented its reputation for hands-on creativity, audience participation and a spirit of adventure. Under her leadership, "Blue Peter" introduced the now-iconic Blue Peter badge and launched charitable appeals that invited young viewers to make a tangible difference, as per Variety.

She joined "Blue Peter" in 1962 and quickly became its driving creative force, setting ...