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Celebrity chef Gary Rhodes died from a head injury after collapsing at his home in Dubai, his family have revealed.

They said in astatement that Rhodes suffered a subdural hematoma, normally associated with a brain injury, and was takento hospital. The statement did not explainwhat caused the injury.

“In order to end painful speculation surrounding the sudden passing of our beloved Gary Rhodes OBE, the Rhodes family can confirm that after a successful day shooting with Rock Oyster Media for ITV here in Dubai, Gary returned home in a very happy mood for a peaceful evening with his wife Jennie,” the statement said.

“After dinner, Gary unfortunately collapsed in their residence and was rushed to hospital but unfortunately passed away due to subdural hematoma.

“At this time, there are no other details and the family would again request privacy around this very tragic loss and again, thank friends and family for their ongoing support at this time.”

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2003
1/16 2003

Gary Rhodes in the kitchen during the launch of his restaurant Rhodes Twenty Four, located on the 24th floor of London's Tower 42, Old Broad Street

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2003
2/16 2003

Gary Rhodes with pupils from St Peter's CofE Primary School in Hammersmith, west London in front of a special 'Cooking Bus' during a photocall to launch 'Focus on Food Week'. Focus on Food - was the UK's leading food education programme for schools, holding the Tastebud Challenge annually, enabling schools around the country to celebrate cooking in their classrooms

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2002
3/16 2002

Gary and his wife

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2005
4/16 2005

Celebrity Chef Gary Rhodes during the launch of his new cook book 'Keeping It Simple', at Selfridges

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2005
5/16 2005

Jean-Christophe Novelli (left) and Gary Rhodes

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2006
6/16 2006

Gary Rhodes opening his 250-seat brasserie, Rhodes D7, at the Capel Building, Dublin

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2006
7/16 2006

Gary Rhodes proudly shows off his OBE awarded for services to the hospitality industry

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2006
8/16 2006

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2006
9/16 2006

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2010
10/16 2010

Prince Charles speaks to Gary Rhodes at the launch of 'Chefs Adopt A School' programme at St George's primary school in Mayfair

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2010
11/16 2010

Gary Rhodes flips a pancake prior to the annual Parliamentary Pancake Race

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2011
12/16 2011

Rick Stein and Gary Rhodes during Chelsea Flower Show Press

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2011
13/16 2011

Gary Rhodes in his pop-up restaurant at the Taste of Christmas food and drink festival at ExCeL Centre

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2011
14/16 2011

Charlie Dimmock and Gary Rhodes during Chelsea Flower Show

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2016
15/16 2016

Anastacia and Gary Rhodes during the Global Gift Gala

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2016
16/16 2016

Gary Rhodes on stage during the Global Gift Gala

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2003
1/16 2003

Gary Rhodes in the kitchen during the launch of his restaurant Rhodes Twenty Four, located on the 24th floor of London's Tower 42, Old Broad Street

PA

2003
2/16 2003

Gary Rhodes with pupils from St Peter's CofE Primary School in Hammersmith, west London in front of a special 'Cooking Bus' during a photocall to launch 'Focus on Food Week'. Focus on Food - was the UK's leading food education programme for schools, holding the Tastebud Challenge annually, enabling schools around the country to celebrate cooking in their classrooms

PA

2002
3/16 2002

Gary and his wife

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2005
4/16 2005

Celebrity Chef Gary Rhodes during the launch of his new cook book 'Keeping It Simple', at Selfridges

PA

2005
5/16 2005

Jean-Christophe Novelli (left) and Gary Rhodes

PA

2006
6/16 2006

Gary Rhodes opening his 250-seat brasserie, Rhodes D7, at the Capel Building, Dublin

PA

2006
7/16 2006

Gary Rhodes proudly shows off his OBE awarded for services to the hospitality industry

PA

2006
8/16 2006

PA

2006
9/16 2006

PA

2010
10/16 2010

Prince Charles speaks to Gary Rhodes at the launch of 'Chefs Adopt A School' programme at St George's primary school in Mayfair

Getty

2010
11/16 2010

Gary Rhodes flips a pancake prior to the annual Parliamentary Pancake Race

Getty

2011
12/16 2011

Rick Stein and Gary Rhodes during Chelsea Flower Show Press

Getty

2011
13/16 2011

Gary Rhodes in his pop-up restaurant at the Taste of Christmas food and drink festival at ExCeL Centre

PA

2011
14/16 2011

Charlie Dimmock and Gary Rhodes during Chelsea Flower Show

Getty

2016
15/16 2016

Anastacia and Gary Rhodes during the Global Gift Gala

Getty/DIFF

2016
16/16 2016

Gary Rhodes on stage during the Global Gift Gala

Getty/DIFF

The world’s top chefs as well as fans of the television star havepaid lavish tribute to the Michelin-star chef, whowas best known for fronting programmes includingMasterChef andHell’s Kitchen.

Also famous forhis spiky hair and his passion for British cuisine​, Rhodes brought a love of cookery to younger generations.

He made his first televisionappearance at the age of 27 on a programme called​​Hot Chefs,and went on to front his own food programmes, includingRhodes Around Britain.

He also published more than 20 cookery books, includingNew British ClassicsandThe Complete Cookery Year.

In addition to his restaurants, books and televisionprogrammes, Rhodes was an established personal chef, having cooked for celebrities including Tom Hanks andPrincess Diana.

In 2006, he was awarded an OBE for his services to the hospitality industry.

Fellow chef Tom Kerridgewrote: “He is one of the greatest British chefs who almost single-handedly put British food on the world stage.”

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