Police in Dubail have reportedly issued a statement saying that TV Chef Garry Rhodes died of natural causes.
Mr Rhodes, whose name was attached to The Dome restaurant in Plymouth, died in Dubai aged 59.
A production company that was working with Gary Rhodes on a new TV series has said he was suddenly taken ill during a break in filming.
Fellow TV chef Jamie Oliver initially said fellow celebrity chef Gary died after a 'tragic fall', but later removed the claim from his online tribute.
Mr Oliver, 44, stated the late OBE-awarded star had died following a fall when he shared a touching tribute on his Instagram account on Wednesday morning, but later edited the post, reports the Mirror.
However, according to a statement released by Dubai Police, the famous chef "died of natural causes", reports The Sun.
Mr Oliver's original tribute to Mr Rhodes original post on Instagram read: "Sadly chef Gary Rhodes OBE passed away after a tragic fall.
"My heart felt sympathies to his wife , kids, friends and family, sending love and thoughts.
"Gary was a fantastic chef and incredible ambassador for British cooking, he was a massive inspiration to me as a young chef. He reimagined modern British cuisine with elegance and fun. Rest in peace Chef."
However, a production company that was working with Gary Rhodes on a new TV series has said he was suddenly taken ill during a break in filming.
Rock Oyster Media and Goldfinch TV said in a statement to the PA news agency: "It is with terrible sadness that we share the news that Gary Rhodes OBE, TV chef, author and restaurateur has died suddenly at the age of 59.
"Gary was in the middle of filming a wonderful new series with Rock Oyster Media for ITV from his base in Dubai.
"All at Rock Oyster Media and Goldfinch are devastated by this tragic news. Gary was taken ill very suddenly at home during a break in filming and died a short time afterwards.
"Production was obviously halted as soon as Gary was taken ill and members of the Rock Oyster Team remain in Dubai to support the family as best they can."
In a statement, the family of Gary Rhodes said: "The Rhodes family are deeply saddened to announce the passing of beloved husband, father and brother, Gary Rhodes OBE.
"Gary passed away last evening, Tuesday 26th November 2019, at the age of 59, with his beloved wife Jennie by his side. The family would like to thank everyone for their support and ask for privacy during this time."
Ainsley Harriott tweeted: ''So sad to hear the news about Gary Rhodes. A true culinary icon and a lovely man. Sending my love and thoughts to his wife Jennie and their boys. RIP, my friend. xx''
Jaideep Bhatia, PR director of the Grosvenor House Dubai, told the PA news agency Mr Rhodes was working "until the day he died".
He said: "He arrived in Dubai in 2007 and had two restaurants, Rhodes 2010 at Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort and Spa, and Rhodes W1 at the Grosvenor.
"He was working until the day he died. He was working until Tuesday."
Mr Bhatia said he was unable to confirm any further details about Mr Rhodes' death, as everything else had to come "from the family".
Grosvenor House Dubai and Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort and Spa, where Rhodes worked, said in a statement: "The team... are devastated to hear of the tragic passing of Chef Gary Rhodes OBE.
"Not only has the industry lost a true culinary legend, we have also lost an inspirational human being and a very dear friend.
"No words can express our sadness at Gary's death or our gratitude for the opportunity to work with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Rhodes family."
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