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.
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