UK: TV Chef Keith Floyd Dies Aged 65

[PeteB]

From a heart attack.

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".

Let's all quaff a large glass of red wine in his memory....

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

 

[iShater]

The article says died following a heart attach.

 

[cjmillsnun]

It was a heart attack. He had recovered from bowel cancer.

 

[PeteB]

Apologies, I mis-read.

 

[Chappers]

Keith Floyd - Legend

 

[DAC47]

A sad day when another great British eccentric goes
quaff quaff

 

[BoyBach]

Keith Floyd - Legend

Absolutely right.

Eccentric, drunken brilliance!

 

[djellison]

An eccentric, entertaining, inspiring individual.

Back to me Clive.