• Gary Rhodes, the celebrated British chef, has died aged 59. Courtesy Photo
    Gary Rhodes, the celebrated British chef, has died aged 59. Courtesy Photo
  • Rhodes called Dubai his home since 2010 and had string of projects through the UAE. Lee Hoagland/The National
    Rhodes called Dubai his home since 2010 and had string of projects through the UAE. Lee Hoagland/The National
  • Rhodes, picture here with his family, passed away on the evening of Tuesday, November 26. PA Images via Getty Images
    Rhodes, picture here with his family, passed away on the evening of Tuesday, November 26. PA Images via Getty Images
  • One of Rhodes' prominent culinary projects includes the Theatre by Rhodes concept at Vox Cinemas.
    One of Rhodes' prominent culinary projects includes the Theatre by Rhodes concept at Vox Cinemas.
  • Gary Rhodes poses for a photograph at Rhodes Mezzanine in Grosvernor Hotel in Dubai in 2008. Paulo Vecina / The National
    Gary Rhodes poses for a photograph at Rhodes Mezzanine in Grosvernor Hotel in Dubai in 2008. Paulo Vecina / The National
  • Rhodes rose to prominence on television in the UK in the mid 90s with his famed spiky hair. Seen here hosting of the BBC2 TV series 'More Rhodes Around Britain' in 1995. Getty Images
    Rhodes rose to prominence on television in the UK in the mid 90s with his famed spiky hair. Seen here hosting of the BBC2 TV series 'More Rhodes Around Britain' in 1995. Getty Images
  • Chef Gary Rhodes plates a chocolate and coffee desert while working other chefs at the Gourmet Abu Dhabi Awards Gala in 2014. Silvia Razgova / The National
    Chef Gary Rhodes plates a chocolate and coffee desert while working other chefs at the Gourmet Abu Dhabi Awards Gala in 2014. Silvia Razgova / The National
  • Celebrity Chef Gary Rhodes at his Abu Dhabi restaurant, Rhodes 44 at St Regis Abu Dhabi in 2013. Ravindranath K / The National
    Celebrity Chef Gary Rhodes at his Abu Dhabi restaurant, Rhodes 44 at St Regis Abu Dhabi in 2013. Ravindranath K / The National
  • Gary Rhodes meets visitors at Taste of Dubai at Media City. Charles Crowell for The National
    Gary Rhodes meets visitors at Taste of Dubai at Media City. Charles Crowell for The National
  • Gary Rhodes and wife Jennie Rhodes at a Dubai World Cup party at Le Royal Meridien hotel. Courtesy Photo
    Gary Rhodes and wife Jennie Rhodes at a Dubai World Cup party at Le Royal Meridien hotel. Courtesy Photo
  • The teams at Grosvenor House Dubai and Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort and Spa where Rhodes had restaurants have said that they are "are devastated to hear of the tragic passing." Paulo Vecina / The National
    The teams at Grosvenor House Dubai and Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort and Spa where Rhodes had restaurants have said that they are "are devastated to hear of the tragic passing." Paulo Vecina / The National
  • Celebrity chef Gary Rhodes gives a cooking masterclass to children in Hammersmith, west London. Andy Butterton - PA Images / PA Images via Getty Images
    Celebrity chef Gary Rhodes gives a cooking masterclass to children in Hammersmith, west London. Andy Butterton - PA Images / PA Images via Getty Images
  • Chefs Marguerite Patten, left, and Gary Rhodes inspect the kitchen of former British prime minister Sir Winston Churchill in 2003. Scott Barbour / Getty Images
    Chefs Marguerite Patten, left, and Gary Rhodes inspect the kitchen of former British prime minister Sir Winston Churchill in 2003. Scott Barbour / Getty Images
  • Gary Rhodes with Celebrity chef Michel Roux Jr. Oli Scarff / Getty Images
    Gary Rhodes with Celebrity chef Michel Roux Jr. Oli Scarff / Getty Images

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Gary Rhodes died from brain injury caused by fall at Dubai home, family reveal

'Gary returned home in a very happy mood for a peaceful evening with his wife Jennie', his family say

Sophie Prideaux
Sophie Prideaux

November 29, 2019

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Gary Rhodes' family have confirmed the celebrity chef died from a brain injury after slipping and falling in his Dubai home.

The family released the statement on Wednesday to "end speculation" around how the chef, who was 59, died.

"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 says.

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

"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."

Rhodes passed away on the evening of Tuesday, November 26, and was seen filming his new TV show in Dubai on Friday, November 22. He had lived in the emirate since 2010.

The teams at Grosvenor House Dubai and Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort and Spa, where Rhodes ran fine-dining restaurants, have said that they are "are devastated to hear of the tragic passing ... Not only has the industry lost a true culinary legend, we have also lost an inspirational human being and a very dear friend."

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