Tributes Are Pouring In Following The Sudden Death Of Gary Rhodes
Gary Rhodes, the chef, restaurateur and TV personality has passed away at 59 years of age.
He died here in Dubai with his wife Jennie at his bedside and the culinary industry and beyond are in mourning, Gary was well respected and much-loved figure and people are turning to social media to pay their respects.
Rhodes helmed two restaurants here in Dubai, Rhodes W1 and Rhodes Twenty10 and many residents have taken to social to describe the moments they met him.
Fellow Dubai restaurateur Gordon Ramsay sent his love to the Rhodes family
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 Gx pic.twitter.com/RRWlWhjup8
— Gordon Ramsay (@GordonRamsay) November 27, 2019
Nigella Lawson praised his tremendous cooking talent
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.
— Nigella Lawson (@Nigella_Lawson) November 27, 2019
“British gastronomy owes his a huge debt”
We are all very sad to hear of the passing of Gary Rhodes. He was an inspirational chef and British gastronomy owes him a huge debt. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
— The MICHELIN Guide (@MichelinGuideUK) November 27, 2019
Vox Cinemas, where Rhodes had an established cinema experience called him one of the world’s true gentlemen
— VOX Cinemas (@voxcinemas) November 27, 2019
He touched the lives of many he met
Today is a tremendously sad day for the culinary industry!
I had the pleasure to cook for Gary 2 years ago in a cooking competition he judged, and although I only came 2nd, I’m pleased he judged my food!
RIP Chef! #GaryRhodes pic.twitter.com/bxxxqGu8j2— Claire CKB (@ClaireCkb) November 27, 2019
Sending heartfelt condolences to his family
Absolutely devastated to hear the passing of Gary Rhodes, he was one gem of a person and such a fun guy. My heartfelt condolences go to the family 😭
This picture was taken very recently and my last meeting with him 😿 pic.twitter.com/FpCNVDSt9H
— Sana (@sana_blogs) November 27, 2019
“We will all miss you Gary”
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A thoughtful gesture share by one of his many fans
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