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Ross Burden

1966 – 2014

New Zealand chef

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About Ross Burden

Lived 1966 – 2014 (aged 47). Ross Burden was a New Zealand writer, known for Celebrity chef.

Ross Kelvin Burden (16 December 1968 – 17 July 2014) was a celebrity chef from New Zealand. His early career was as a model and he became a chef later in life, using cooking skills learned from his grandmother.

Career Burden's professional television career began after he reached the final of the BBC series MasterChef 1993. He frequently appeared on Ready Steady Cook for eight years, filmed a healthy-eating video with Joan Collins, and made at least five series for Taste.

Burden published two books and wrote columns for two magazines. In May 2006, he appeared on The X Factor: Battle of the Stars along with fellow chefs Jean-Christophe Novelli, Aldo Zilli and Paul Rankin. In 2010, Burden judged the first season of MasterChef New Zealand with Simon Gault and Ray McVinnie.

Personal life and death Burden was born in Napier, New Zealand, and brought up there, attending Taradale High School.

Burden died in Auckland on 17 July 2014 of an infection relating to treatment for leukaemia. In November 2014, it was revealed that Burden had died of Legionnaires' disease due to the infected water supply in the hospital.

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Birth century
Occupation
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Celebrity chef
Also known as
Ross Kelvin Burden

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ross Burden?

New Zealand chef

When was Ross Burden born?

Ross Burden was born on 13 December 1966 in Napier.

When did Ross Burden die?

Ross Burden died on 17 July 2014 in Auckland.

What was Ross Burden's occupation?

Ross Burden was a writer.

What was Ross Burden known for?

Ross Burden was known for Celebrity chef.

What nationality was Ross Burden?

Ross Burden was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ross Burden

· Wikidata: Q7369215

· DBpedia: Ross Burden

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