Keith Floyd
Keith Floyd | |
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Floyd in 2003 | |
| Born | 28 December 1943 Sulhamstead, Berkshire, England |
| Died | 14 September 2009 (aged 65) Dorchester, Dorset, England |
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| Years active | 1984–2009 |
| Spouse(s) | Jesmond Ruttledge (divorced) Julie Hatcher (divorced) Shaunagh Mullett
(m. 1991; div. 1994)Teresa Smith
(m. 1995; div. 2008) |
| Partner | Celia Martin (until 2009, his death) |
| Children | 2 |
Keith Floyd (28 December 1943 – 14 September 2009) was a British celebrity cook, restaurateur, television personality and "gastronaut" who hosted cooking shows for the BBC and published many books combining cookery and travel. On television, his eccentric style of presentation – usually drinking wine as he cooked and talking to his crew – endeared him to millions of viewers worldwide.