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Privacy NoticeItalian-American chef Michael Chiarello died after suffering “an acute allergic reaction that led to anaphylactic shock”, and now a representative for the late star has said doctors “may never know” what caused the reaction. Michael, a celebrity chef in the US who was known for his Italian-influenced California cuisine, had spent a week at the Queen Of The Valley Medical Center in Napa, California, before his death at the age of 61. “The doctors don’t know what caused the allergic reaction and neither does the family,” a representative told PEOPLE. “They may never know.” Following Michael’s death on Friday 6 October, his family, who were with him when he died, released a statement that read, “We deeply mourn the loss of our beloved patriarch Michael.
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“His culinary brilliance, boundless creativity, and unwavering commitment to family were at the core of his being. He brought people together through the joy of shared meals, fostering lasting memories around the table. “As we navigate this profound loss, we hold dear the moments we cherished with him, both in his kitchens and in our hearts. His legacy will forever live on in the love he poured into every dish and the passion he instilled in all of us to savour life’s flavours.”
Chef Michael, seen here at a cooking event in 2013, sadly passed away on Friday 6 October
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Widely reported triggers causing anaphylactic shock are insect stings, peanuts, as seen in a recent Emmerdale storyline, tree nuts, milk, seafood and certain medicines such as antibiotics. Though an autopsy report could help identify what the chef might have had a reaction to, the representative did not say whether one would be carried out. Throughout his long career in the spotlight, Michael hosted shows on PBS, Food Network, Fine Living and Cooking Channel. He also appeared as a guest chef on American lifestyle show Today and Whoopi Goldberg’ s The View. He was a judge on Bravo’s Top Chef and Top Chef Masters and competed on Food Network’s Next Iron Chef in 2011. The news of Michael’s death comes after fellow celebrity chef Jock Zonfrillo tragically passed away earlier this year. The Scottish chef who was a judge on MasterChef Australia had been battling bowel cancer before he was sadly found dead on 30 April at the age of 46. TV cook Gordon Ramsay tweeted at the time, “Saddened by the devastating news of Jock Zonfrillo’s passing. I truly enjoyed the time we spent together on MasterChef in Australia. Sending all my love to Lauren and the family in this difficult time Gx.”Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterCommentMore OnGordon RamsayMasterchefFood
