A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Police were called to Grenville Road, Padstow, at around 8pm on Thursday, February 13, following a concern for welfare for a man in a property.
Rick Stein bought The Cornish Arms pub in 2009 with his ex-wife and business partner, Jill Stein, and vowed to keep it a traditional Cornish pub.
Ian Fitzgerald, managing director of Rick Stein Restaurants, commented: "We are deeply saddened to confirm the passing of one of our chefs on Thursday, February 13.
A CHEF at Rick Stein's restaurant has been found dead inside staff accommodation.
It followed a concern for welfare for a man in a property on the street, home to staff accommodation for the celebrity chef's company.
