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Peter Russell-Clarke Dead at 89 After Complications From Medical Emergency

  • Peter Russell-Clarke, a pioneering Australian TV chef, author, and artist, died peacefully in Melbourne at age 89 on Friday after stroke complications.
  • His death followed a varied career that began in 1935 in Ballarat, and included periods of foster care and homelessness before he rose to fame.
  • Russell-Clarke hosted the ABC cooking show Come and Get It from 1983 to 1992, producing 900 five-minute episodes renowned for his catchphrases like 'where's the cheese?'.
  • He prepared meals for Prince Charles and the Duke of Edinburgh, wrote over 35 cookbooks, and connected his culinary art with painting, encouraging others to "follow your imagination" whether cooking or creating art.
  • His legacy includes introducing new cooking styles to Australian households and influencing food culture, leaving behind his wife Jan, two children, and three grandchildren.
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Peter Russell-Clarke Dead at 89 After Complications From Medical Emergency

The pioneering personality was a celebrated presence on Australian TV.

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PerthNow broke the news in City of Perth, Australia on Sunday, July 6, 2025.
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