China is sad about the death of Keith, a British man who made plain sandwiches for millions to eat while watching events.

Next up, we have the news of a beloved British man who has sadly passed away after a long battle with bone cancer. Known by his online moniker 'Old Dry Keith', he became a sensation on the popular Chinese platform Douyin for his unique cooking videos featuring what he called 'white people's food'.

Every day, Keith would attract millions of viewers as he made simple yet comforting dishes like ham sandwiches and eggs on toast. His account, managed by his wife Jane under the name Zhang Jian, garnered over one million followers and even sparked a trend in China where people attempted to recreate his 'dry lunches'. Some Chinese supermarkets even set up special sections dedicated to the ingredients he used, such as bread.

Keith and Jane's story began in Malaysia in 2007 when they first met. As Jane adjusted to life in the UK, she started posting videos of her husband's cooking, and before they knew it, they had become viral sensations in China. In one of their most popular clips, Keith hilariously struggles to find an avocado to pair with his smoked salmon.

Sadly, Jane recently announced Keith's passing on social media, leaving many fans heartbroken. Reflecting on his unexpected fame, she said, "I knew people would like Keith, but I never imagined it would be on this scale."

One Chinese writer, Zhou Zhiruo, shared his thoughts on Keith's popularity, saying, "We watch him struggling to saw apart two slices of dry bread, as hard as weapons-grade steel, slicing off a few thin streaks of yellow from a block of hardened butter that has not yet completely thawed, and then placing two slices of pre-smoked salmon on top. This vision is enough to make ordinary people think of the lunch they just hurriedly swallowed, and feel empathy and sadness. He is just like all of us, facing life's challenges with bravery."

Keith may have started out as a small-time cook, but his charm and talent captured the hearts of millions in China, leaving a lasting impact on those who followed his journey. Rest in peace, 'Old Dry Keith'.

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