Cheryl Gillan was born on 21 April 1952 in Cardiff, Wales, UK. She was married to Jack Leeming. She died on 4 April 2021 in Epsom, Surrey, England, UK.
She was awarded Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2018 Queen's New Years Honours List for her services to political and public service. She is a Member of Parliament for Chesham and Amersham in Surrey, England.