Gordon Ramsay opens up on the tragic death of son Rocky and reveals the sweet way he's remembered by the family
David Wilson
Updated on March 16, 2026
GORDON Ramsay has got candid about the loss of his child, in a heart-felt interview.
The TV chef, who is best known for being the star of Hell's Kitchen, has exposed his sensitive side as he opened-up about the tragic death of his son, Rocky, back in 2016.
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Gordon, 56, has bravely detailed the heart-breaking loss and how he and his wife Tana, 49, navigated such a devastating time.
Chatting to People, he said: “There’s no book that guides you through that loss, and so losing Rocky was really tough.
“Watching the trauma unfold, it’s this life-changing moment.”
He went on to describe his wife of twenty-six years as "incredibly resilient," and praised her strength during the time.
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Gordon stated: "Just watching the way that she dealt with it — and opened up with other friends and women in close proximity that could give advice — she was incredible straight after that."
He added: "There's a lot of things that Tana's done, that we wouldn't be here today without that strength."
In the interview, Gordon also revealed how he and his family pay tribute to Rocky - including a tattoo of an angel.
The Ramsay family named their Cornwall home after Rocky.
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Each family member, which includes five children, also wears a piece of jewellery with Rocky's name on.
Tana also took to social media to pay tribute to her son, writing alongside a snap of the family: "A happy picture taken of us celebrating Meghan's 18th, I was just under 20 weeks pregnant.
"Although it's 7 years today, it still feels like yesterday.
"We all miss you everyday. We love you Rocky, forever in our hearts. I couldn't do this without my family, you are all everything to me."
Tana has previously praised Gordon's support whilst appearing on Loose Women in 2020.
She said: "I lost a baby in 2016 and Gordon was with me throughout that entire process and there's no way I could have done it without him right there by my side.
"When we went on to have Oscar, 19 months ago, again he was right there by my side."
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