Big it up to the guy with the bow tie.
The biggest names in TV cooking have paid tribute to the pioneer of the modern show, Keith Floyd, who has died after a heart attack at the age of 65.
Jamie Oliver said Floyd had been "not just one of the best, he was the best television chef", and Nigel Slater said his shows had been "a joy to watch".
Floyd found fame in the 1980s, hosting shows filmed around the world with wine-glass in hand and huge enthusiasm.
He enjoyed a last meal of oysters, shrimp and partridge, with champagne.
Heston Blumenthal said he had forever "changed the path" of food programmes.
His eccentric, often shambolic style of presentation endeared him to millions of viewers worldwide.
"Keith Floyd was responsible for helping to break down many of the barriers of cooking," said Slater.
Until today I had never heard of this man, but he has clearly had a influence on the world of cookery and shall be missed by all with many famous chefs paying tribute.
Keith Floyd was a true original, a natural performer and a superb cook
~Gordon Ramsay (the only one that most on this forum would've heard of)
*sobs*
if he made me food i'd take it more personally. NYOOOOOOOOOOOOO food <3
Dunno who this dude is. Oh well, thrive in Heaven anyway Keith. DAMN, 2009 is claiming a LOT of celebrity lives. 
