Restaurateur and chef and television personality Gary Rhodes OBE has passed away aged 59. It is believed he died suddenly after becoming ill whilst filming a series in Dubai.
A statement released by Rhodes’ family stated they ‘are deeply saddened to announce the passing of beloved husband, father and brother, Gary Rhodes OBE. Gary passed away last evening, Tuesday 26 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.’
During his career, Rhodes wrote 18 cookery books, as well as appearing on MasterChef, Hell’s Kitchen, and fronting his own series Rhodes around Britain. He became head chef at the Castle hotel in Somerset in 1986, helping to retain the hotel’s Michelin star, before opening his first restaurant in 1997. In 2006, Rhodes was awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
The two restaurants ran by Rhodes at the time of his death, Grosvenor House Dubai and Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort, commented ‘the team at Grosvenor House Dubai and Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort and Spa are devestated to hear of the tragic passing of chef Gary Rhodes OBE. Not only has the industry lost a true culinary legend, we have also lost an inspirational human being and a very dear friend. No words can express our sadness at Gary’s death or our gratitude for the opportunity to work with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Rhodes family.’
Rhodes is succeeded by his two sons Sam and George, as well as his wife Jennie.
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