Tributes pour in for ‘legend’ Come Dine With Me star Indy Nijjar after his death aged 50

  • Indy Nijjar shot to fame after appearing on the hit Channel 4 show in 2011

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Tributes have poured in for beloved Come Dine With Me ‘legend’ Indy Nijjar after the star passed away aged 50.

Heartbroken friends of the tattoo artist and fitness trainer from Grimsby shared their memories of the TV star, who appeared in the hit Channel 4 cookery series and won the affection of fans with his ‘larger than life’ personality.

A friend paid tribute on social media, remembering Indy as ‘the biggest boyfriend with the biggest heart’ who was ‘always on the dance floor’.

Another friend wrote: ”Uplifting soul. A legend. He helped so many people from all walks of life. My deepest condolences to his son, family and all the literally thousands of people who knew him. RIP friend.’

Indy ran a local tattoo parlor Indy N Ink, while also working as a fitness trainer at the Oasis Health Club gym, before rising to fame after appearing on Come dine With Me in 2011.

Tributes have poured in for beloved Come Dine With Me 'legend' Indy Nijjar after the star died aged 50

Tributes have poured in for beloved Come Dine With Me ‘legend’ Indy Nijjar after the star died aged 50

Indy ran a local tattoo parlor Indy N Ink, while also working as a fitness trainer at the Oasis Health Club gym, before rising to fame after appearing on Come dine With Me in 2011

Indy ran a local tattoo parlor Indy N Ink, while also working as a fitness trainer at the Oasis Health Club gym, before rising to fame after appearing on Come dine With Me in 2011

Indy ran a local tattoo parlor Indy N Ink, while also working as a fitness trainer at the Oasis Health Club gym, before rising to fame after appearing on Come dine With Me in 2011

Finishing as runner-up in the contest, where contestants compete by hosting dinner parties with a cash prize up for grabs at the end, Indy was hailed for his winning personality.

Hosting a memorable summer-themed party, Indy asked guests dressed in swimwear for the meal.

Another tribute described Indy as one of the ‘strongest men’ and ‘an absolute legend’ who would help anyone.

The friend added: ‘I can’t believe one of the strongest men I know has been taken from us… this guy would help anyone and has helped a lot of people with their problems.

‘Inspired me as a youngster… when I found out the news this morning it broke my heart, you will be missed by so many bro.’

Another wrote: ‘Hearing the sad news my good friend Indy Nijjar is no longer here has truly broken my heart.

‘He was one of the best people I’ve ever known, he was always there for anyone who needed anything, he was on the phone whenever I needed him.’