michael Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 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 home in Dorset after the heart attack on Monday night, according to the ghost-writer of his autobiography, James Steen. Floyd, from Faringdon in Oxfordshire, shot to fame in the 1980s in highly distinctive cookery shows, often fronted with a glass of wine in hand. His idiosyncratic, often shambolic, style of presentation endeared him to millions of viewers around the world. I noticed "Keith on Keith" was on TV last night but I recorded it, sad that he died on the same night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 RIP the original and master of tv chefs. He was very entertaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 RIP. He came across as a genuine chap on TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 RIP the original and master of tv chefs. He was very entertaining. ... although I think Fanny Craddock pre-dates him by a few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 One of my favourite chefs, a true "cook", he was someone who really had a food passion, he made some great TV programmes Last nights show was sad RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 RIP Keith Floyd. Very funny man, I can't remember which comedy show he was on where they were taking the piss out of him with "Floyd on ????". They set him up with props and did "Floyd On Fire" and "Floyd On Fish" etc. I thought it was funny anyway.... H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 He really had a drink passion, too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Shame R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueangel Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 R.i.p a true celebrity chef i defo looked up to this guy during my career:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Ian Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 RIP keith he was a brilliant Chef loved his programs always a laugh Cheers -Ian- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 rip , genuine nutter but what a character , only saw a bit of that programme last night , i think he called all the currant tv chefs wankers lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Not Keith too. I suspose at least it's some consolation that he didn't suffer with the cancer too much before he went. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 He is single handedly responsible for my quaffing of a bottle of wine each time I cook. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andygood Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Used to enjoy his shows back in the day. 'Spitting Image' did a good send up of him too... RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 He is single handedly responsible for my quaffing of a bottle of wine each time I cook. RIP. He certainly had an effect on how I've turned out He rode the first wave of proper celebrity chefs - and unlike most - actually commands some respect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tannhauser Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 I watched that 'Keith on Keith' documentary. Astonishing how the drink - or other aspects of lifestyle - had prematurely aged him. He really looked a good twenty years more than his chronological age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 My wife often burns offerings to the Food God Floyd. Another sad loss today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 I watched that 'Keith on Keith' documentary. Astonishing how the drink - or other aspects of lifestyle - had prematurely aged him. He really looked a good twenty years more than his chronological age. Just watched it. So sad, especially the reflection over dinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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