Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, George Rhodes uploaded this wedding picture to Instagram the day before his dad Gary Rhodes died, TV chef Gary Rhodes, who was known for his spiky hair, has died aged 59, Gary Rhodes with his wife Jennie, and two children George and Samuel, in London in 1998, Rest in peace. Strictly exit for TV chef Rhodes. Born in south London in 1960, his family moved to Gillingham, Kent. We and our partners use cookies on this site to improve our service, perform analytics, personalize advertising, measure advertising performance, and remember website preferences. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Rhodes family.". His banana and syrup loaf was the first thing I baked all on my own. The family would like to thank everyone for their support and ask for privacy during this time.Rhodes has been a familiar face to millions of TV viewers and diners for a number of years and in honour of his amazing career, we’ve taken a look back at his life in pictures. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. He was working until the day he died. rest in peace Chef ? He reimagined modern British cuisine with elegance and fun. Main image: Gary Rhodes in the BBC’s More Rhodes Around Britain, 1995. The day after he posted the photograph online his dad died unexpectedly with his wife Jennie by his bedside in Dubai. At the time of his death tributes flooded in for the chef - who celebrated his 30th wedding anniversary last year and got his first Michelin star when he was 26 - as he was hailed a 'gent and genius' and 'the first rock star of cooking. A true British classic Gary Rhodes, you open the door for so many young English cooks.". The last pictures of Gary Rhodes before his death aged 59 have emerged on social media. He was happy and life was good. Published: 16:56 GMT, 21 June 2020 | Updated: 17:05 GMT, 21 June 2020. He was working until Tuesday.". Sending my love and thoughts to his wife Jennie and their boys. The MasterChef and Hell's Kitchen star's family said: "The Rhodes family are deeply saddened to announce the passing of beloved husband, father and brother, Gary Rhodes OBE. His brother Chris today said he has "lost a best friend" in a heartbreaking tribute to the star. George Rhodes uploaded the picture of him with the MasterChef star – famed for his gelled spiky hair – to Instagram with a blue heart emoji caption. Gary, who celebrated his 30th wedding anniversary this year, was a workaholic and skipped last Christmas with his family to run his restaurant in Dubai. Gary died in Dubai on Tuesday, with his death confirmed by his family. Gary, who celebrated his 30th wedding anniversary this year, was a workaholic and skipped last Christmas with his family to run his restaurant in Dubai. A true British classic Gary Rhodes, you open the door for so many young English cooks.". 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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's married with two children and the death has hit them hard.". News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Gary, who celebrated his 30th wedding anniversary this year, was a workaholic and skipped last Christmas with his family to run his restaurant in Dubai. Gordon Ramsay added: "We lost a fantastic chef today in Gary Rhodes. Huge collection, amazing choice, 100+ million high quality, affordable RF and RM images. Gary Rhodes: Life in pictures The family of Gary Rhodes have announced that the celebrity chef has died in Dubai at the age of 59. « Woman puts £5.99 Amazon spiced orange scented sticks in her radiators to make the whole house smell festive, Rihanna watches Cristiano Ronaldo’s Juventus holding incredible France 98 Louis Vuitton football handbag worth £2,000 – The Sun ». George Rhodes uploaded this wedding picture to Instagram the day before his dad Gary Rhodes died TV chef Gary Rhodes, who was known for his spiky hair, has died aged 59Credit: Rex Features Gary Rhodes with his wife Jennie, and two children George and Samuel, in London in 1998Credit: Rex Features What's happened is devastating for his family. George Rhodes uploaded the picture of him with the MasterChef star - famed for his gelled spiky hair - to Instagram with a blue heart emoji caption. "He's married with two children and the death has hit them hard.". Gary's cause of death has not been confirmed, but Jamie Oliver originally posted on Instagram that he had "passed away after a tragic fall" – before quickly deleting the post. His heartbroken son George told others to make the most of every moment with their parents. Jaideep Bhatia, from of the Grosvenor House Dubai where Rhodes was a chef, said he was working "until the day he died". A true culinary icon and a lovely man. Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). "Gary passed away last evening at the age of 59, with his beloved wife Jennie by his side. Celebrity chef Gary Rhodes’ son posted a photo of him with his dad just hours before his sudden death. Rock Oyster Media and Goldfinch TV said: "Gary was in the middle of filming a wonderful new series with Rock Oyster Media for ITV from his base in Dubai. A true culinary icon and a lovely man. No need to register, buy now! The picture was taken three years ago at George's wedding and he has received an outpouring of support following his dad’s … xx, oh my goodness! He was a chef who put British Cuisine on the map. rest in peace Chef , A post shared by Jamie Oliver (@jamieoliver) on Nov 27, 2019 at 1:22am PST, We lost a fantastic chef today in Gary Rhodes. Published 27 November 2019. In 2008 he appeared on Strictly Come Dancing but was the third celebrity to be voted off after he was slated by the judges for having footwork that was "flat as a pancake". Gary's cause of death has not been confirmed, but Jamie Oliver originally posted on Instagram that he had "passed away after a tragic fall" - before quickly deleting the post.