According to Jay Rayner’s column in today’s Observer, Fairlie has known for several years that he has a brain tumour but the diagnosis is now terminal.
Although I have never eaten his food (it’s such a schlep to Gleneagles), I’ve always thought of him as one of the UK’s most talented, if understated, chefs.
How old is Chef Fairlie, John?
54 - according to a BBC news report.
How unfortunate.
that’s sad. nice to have left his mark. i wonder if he has mentored anyone…
There’s bound to have been chefs working there on stages.
He’s also featured on episodes of Masterchef - the ones where the contestants get to work in a professional kitchen. Possible that he’s subsequently mentored some of them .
Very sad to hear.
The BBC reports Andrew has died.
