Gary Rhodes died from a head injury.
The late TV chef’s family has broken their silence "to end painful speculation" surrounding his death this week aged 59, and they confirmed he collapsed at his home in Dubai with a subdural hematoma.
In a statement to the London Evening Standard, they said: "In order to end painful speculation surrounding the sudden passing of our beloved Gary Rhodes OBE, the Rhodes family can confirm that after a successful day shooting with Rock Oyster Media for ITV here in Dubai, Gary returned home in a very happy mood for a peaceful evening with his wife Jennie.
"After dinner, Gary unfortunately collapsed in their residence and was rushed to hospital but unfortunately passed away due to subdural hematoma.
"At this time, there are no other details and the family would again request privacy around this very tragic loss and again, thank friends and family for their ongoing support at this time."
The comment comes after the ‘MasterChef’ star’s close friend and fellow chef Vineet Bhatia revealed Gary had slipped and banged his head.
He recently claimed: "I have been told by friends in Dubai that he slipped and banged his head and was then taken to hospital."
Meanwhile, Rock Oyster Media and Goldfinch TV previously said in a statement: "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."
Gary Rhodes died from head injury, family confirms
