Gary Rhodes’ son George pays tribute to the late chef on his 60th birthday… six months after his tragic death
- The iconic chef passed away in November during a stay in Dubai and his son honoured his father with a touching Instagram post
- Back in November, it was revealed that Gary ate a ham sandwich for his final meal as he talked ‘excitedly’ with his wife Jennie about his new ITV show
Gary Rhodes’ son George has paid tribute to the late chef on what would be his 60th birthday on Thursday.
The iconic chef passed away in Dubai in November and his son honoured his father with a touching Instagram post.
Sharing a striking image of his tuxedo-clad father, he added a caption on the snap simply reading: ‘Happy 60th birthday Pops!’
Tough times: Gary Rhodes’ son George has paid tribute to the late chef on what would be his 60th birthday on Thursday
George led the tributes to his father with the touching snap as fans swarmed the comments to honour the star after his tragic death.
Back in November, it was revealed that Gary ate a ham sandwich for his final meal as he talked ‘excitedly’ with his wife Jennie about his new ITV show.
The cook had been in great spirits as he returned to the Dubai apartment he shared with wife after a ‘perfect’ day filming for the show ‘Delicious Dubai’.
But after a shower and enjoying the simple sandwich with Jennie in the evening, he suddenly collapsed as he got ready for bed with a ‘bleed on the brain’.
Sweet: The iconic chef passed away in November during a stay in Dubai and his son honoured his father with a touching Instagram post (George and Gary pictured last year)
The father-of-two died a short time later after being rushed to the nearby Al Zahra Hospital. His friend Jaideep Bhatia insisted that claims he had slipped and fallen in the shower and banged his head were incorrect.
Speaking to MailOnline, Mr Bhatia said: ‘Gary had a terrific day filming his new TV series in one of the most scenic parts of Dubai and was happy and excited as he sat down for a ham sandwich with Jennie.
‘He had showered before dinner – and did not fall while doing so – and enjoyed a relaxed meal with his wife. He was then preparing for bed when he collapsed.
The spiky-haired chef, 59, was filming an ITV show in Dubai where he lived since 2007
‘I have been in very close contact with the family at this difficult time and want to end speculation that he fell and hurt himself – he was not injured.
‘The collapse was due to natural causes beyond anyone’s control and he died later in hospital despite efforts to save him.
‘Everyone who knew and loved him is heartbroken. It’s so sad.’
Shock: Gary had been for a shower – where he hadn’t fallen and hit his head as had been reported, according to a friend – before he settled down at the dinner table with Jennie (pictured)