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Breaking: Masterchef host dies ‘very suddenly’ at age 59

Tributes are flooding in: Jamie Oliver, Gordon Ramsay and Nigella Lawson express their sadness - by Amy Sinclair
  • 28 Nov 2019

Celebrity chef and Masterchef host Gary Rhodes has died ‘very suddenly’ at the age of 59.

The acclaimed British TV star was the original host of UK Masterchef as well as Masterchef USA, Hell’s Kitchen and Ready, Steady, Cook and was a favourite in the celebrity chef world, with Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay both expressing their sadness over Gary’s passing. 

Breaking: Masterchef host dies ‘very suddenly’ at age 59

The chef died at his home in Dubai with his wife Jennie by his side. While Jamie Oliver originally posted on a now-deleted Instagram post that Gary had died after a ‘tragic fall’, authorities have now confirmed that he died ‘very suddenly’ from natural causes. 

In a statement from the family today they said: 'The Rhodes family are deeply saddened to announce the passing of beloved husband, father and brother, Gary Rhodes OBE. 

'Gary passed away last evening, Tuesday 26th November 2019, at the age of 59, with his beloved wife Jennie by his side. The family would like to thank everyone for their support and ask for privacy during this time.' 

The chef celebrated his 30-year wedding anniversary with his wife, and just a day before he died his son George posted a sweet throwback pic taken at his wedding three years ago. 

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Gary Rhodes was a favourite in the celebrity chef world, pictured here with Prince Charles.

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Sadly Chef Gary Rhodes OBE passed away. My heart felt sympathies to his wife , kids, friends and family, sending love and thoughts ..... Gary was a fantastic chef and incredible ambassador for British cooking, he was a massive inspiration to me as a young chef. He reimagined modern British cuisine with elegance and fun. rest in peace Chef 🙏

On Instagram, chef Jamie Oliver described Gary 'My heart felt sympathies to his wife , kids, friends and family, sending love and thoughts. 

'Gary was a fantastic chef and incredible ambassador for British cooking, he was a massive inspiration to me as a young chef.  

'He reimagined modern British cuisine with elegance and fun. rest in peace Chef.' "

Fellow British chef Gordon Ramsay also tweeted: "We lost a fantastic chef today in Gary Rhodes. He was a chef who put British Cuisine on the map. Sending all the love and prayers to your wife and kids. You'll be missed."

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Nigella Lawson meanwhile said: 'I'm so sad to hear of Gary Rhodes' death. His poor family. He was such a talent, nothing to do with the showbiz aspect. Remember his food from the Castle Hotel and the Greenhouse so fondly and admiringly.' 

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