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Russell helped other restaurant owners
Russell Norman was well-known for presenting BBC2's six-part doc The Restaurant Man.
The 2014 series saw Russell use his extensive knowledge to help others make their restaurants a success.
His tragic death comes weeks after he published his fourth cookbook.
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Restaurant left in family's hands
In 2021, Russell founded restaurant Trattoria BRUTTO and soon had a long waiting list of customers wanting to dine there.
It's understood his wife Jules and son Ollie will now run it.
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Tragic fate comes weeks after major milestone
The tragedy comes just weeks after his fourth cookbook was published.
Russell was well-known for presenting BBC2's six-part doc The Restaurant Man.
The 2014 series saw Russell use his extensive knowledge to help others make their restaurants a success.
One year later, he made an appearance on hit show Saturday Kitchen to cook up a storm.
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Statement from business partner
Business partner Richard Beatty, who co-founded restaurants Spuntino and Polpo with Russell, has since paid tribute to his "best friend".
He said: "It is with the greatest sadness I announce the loss of my best friend Russell Norman.
"After a short battle in hospital, he died surrounded by family and friend.
"Russell is survived by his wife and three children, I ask that you respect the privacy of his family, friends and colleagues at this time."
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Russell Norman dead
Award-winning chef and restaurant owner Russell Norman has tragically died at the age of 57.
The BBC Star was surrounded by family and friends Thursday when he died in hospital.