Michael Chiarello, the patriarch of the Chiarello family, passed away.
According to his restaurant group (Gruppo Chiarello), the adored celebrity chef and TV broadcaster passed away on Friday (Oct. 6) after spending a week in the hospital undergoing treatment for an intense allergic reaction that resulted in anaphylactic shock.
At the time of his departure at the age of 61, he was being treated at the Queen of the Valley Medical Centre in Napa, California, and was accompanied by friends and family. Chiarello is remembered for his outstanding culinary skills and his capacity to unite people from different backgrounds through his love of food.
