The television chef and author Keith Floyd has died.
Floyd, who was 65, died after a heart attack on Monday, according to the ghost-writer of his autobiography, James Steen.
Floyd began his career as a journalist and later served as a second lieutenant in the Royal Tank Regiment, where his interest in cookery deepened.
After leaving the British Army he worked as a barman, dish-washer and vegetable peeler and later opened his own restaurants.
He became a television star in the 1980s and made numerous series including 'Floyd on Fish' and 'Floyd Uncorked'.
Floyd also wrote more than 20 books.
The BBC reports that paying tribute to Floyd, chef Marco Pierre White said: "He had this great ability at the stove, great confidence. He was a natural cook.
"But his very special talent was he could articulate himself and deliver inspiration with words. He spoke in a way that everybody could understand."
