RIP Keith Floyd

[Zulu Romeo]

Heard the news this morning:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8256260.stm

Celebrity chef Keith Floyd has died following a heart attack, aged 65.

He died at his partner's Dorset home on Monday, said his autobiography ghost-writer, James Steen. Floyd had been diagnosed with bowel cancer in June.

He shot to fame in the 1980s in ground-breaking cookery shows, presented with huge enthusiasm and wine glass in hand.

Chef Marco Pierre White said Floyd had "inspired a nation" with his programmes, while Jamie Oliver said he had been "the best television chef".

Floyd's eccentric, often shambolic style of presentation endeared him to millions of viewers around the world.

Another childhood idol gone, another piece of sad news overnight. I remember me and my mum would watch "Floyd on Fish" a lot way back then.


RIP

 

[Haggis and tatties]

He made so really great cooking programs over the years, his presence on the TV will be missed.

R.I.P

 

[Keith1701]

He made so really great cooking programs over the years, his presence on the TV will be missed.

R.I.P

R.I.P.

 

[WillsBabe]

We watched Floyd On... for years. RIP and thanks for all the entertainment.

 

[Emher]

Aw dammit, his was some of the first cooking shows I remember watching.

May he rest in peace