Celebrity Chef Gary Rhodes Dies Aged 59

British celebrity chef Gary Rhodes has died in Dubai, aged 59.

"The Rhodes family are deeply saddened to announce the passing of beloved husband, father and brother, Gary Rhodes OBE," a statement from the family read. 

He passed away on Tuesday, November 26, "with his wife Jennie by his side". 

"Not only has the industry lost a true culinary legend, we have also lost an inspirational human being and a very dear friend," a statement from the team at Grosvenor House Dubai and Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort and Spa read.