Death threads seem to be fashionable right now, so here's another!

BBC story

He shot to fame in the 1980s in ground-breaking cookery shows, presented with huge enthusiasm and wineglass in hand.

Chef Marco Pierre White said Floyd had "inspired a nation" with his programmes, while Jamie Oliver said he had been "the best television chef".

Was he the dude who used to do those Continental pasta and sauce ads?

Correct. The ads were shot in the same style that his TV shows were.

who

This guy:

Wow! A bit young to die.

65 isn't young, it's actually the current average.

last edited by greazy at 23:49:26 15/Sep/09

Worldwide maybe, but in places like Australia and the UK it's in the 75-85 range.

He was the guy that was always on the booze while he cooked wasn't he?

yeah he was a massive pisshead but that only added to his awesomeness. If you've actually worked in the industry you would understand a love of substance abuse.

one of the leyland brothers died today also

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,26073956-5013404,00.html

i loved that guy ... he was always toasted when he did his shows.