BBC Saturday Kitchen star dead at 57 following brief illness
Russell Norman, a well-known chef and restauranteur who often appeared on BBC's Saturday Kitchen, has sadly passed away at the age of 57 after a brief illness.
The award-winning chef was surrounded by his friends and family in hospital when he died. A close friend is said to have revealed that Russell's wife, Jules, and their three children were at his bedside at the time.
Just four weeks ago, Russell's fourth cookbook BRUTTO: A Simple Florentine Cookbook was released, charting the creation of the smash-hit trattoria of the same name in London and showcasing authentic and exciting recipes from Florence and Tuscany.
He was the founder of the award-winning restaurant and co-founder of the POLPO group of restaurants and SPUNTINO restaurant and bar.
His first book POLPO: A Venetian Cookbook (of Sorts) won the inaugural Waterstones Book of the Year prize in 2012. His second book SPUNTINO: Comfort Food, New York Style won the Guild of Food Writers Award in the Food and Travel category.
In 2014 he presented The Restaurant Man, a six-part prime-time documentary for BBC2.
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