Tributes pour in to 'legend' Come Dine With Me star Indy Nijjar after his death aged 50

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

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

Heartbroken friends of the tattoo artists and fitness coach from Grimsby shared their memories of the TV star, who appeared on the hit Channel 4 culinary series, and won the affections of fans with his ‘larger than life’ personality.

One friend paid tribute on social media, remembering Indy as the ‘the biggest sweetheart with the biggest heart,’ who was ‘always on the dancefloor’.

Another friend wrote: ”Uplifing 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 matey.’

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

tributes pour in to 'legend' come dine with me star indy nijjar after his death aged 50

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

tributes pour in to 'legend' come dine with me star indy nijjar after his death aged 50

Indy ran a local tattoo parlour Indy N Ink, while also working as a fitness coach at the Oasis Health Club gym, before he shot up to fame after appearing on Come dine With Me in 2011

Finishing as the runner-up in the competition, 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 requested 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 out and has helped a lot of people with their problems.

‘Inspired me as a young kid… when I found out the news this morning it broke my heart, you’re gonna be missed by so many brother.’

Another wrote: ‘Hearing the sad news my good friend Indy Nijjar isn’t here anymore has truly broken my heart.

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

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