Chef and restaurateur Michel Roux , 79, dies at home surrounded by family after long battle against ill health
Legendary chef Michel Roux has died at home aged 79 after a long battle with ill health.
The French restaurateur was with his family when he passed away following a battle with the lung condition idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
His family said in a statement: ‘It is with deep sadness that the Roux family announces the passing of our beloved grandfather, father, brother and uncle, Michel Roux OBE.
Legendary chef Michel Roux has died at home aged 79 after a long battle with ill health
‘The family would like to thank everyone for their support during his illness. While many of you will share our great sense of loss, we request privacy for the family at this difficult time.
‘We are grateful to have shared our lives with this extraordinary man and we’re so proud of all he’s achieved. A humble genius, legendary chef, popular author and charismatic teacher, Michel leaves the world reeling in his wake.
‘For many, he was a father figure inspiring all with his insatiable appetite for life and irresistible enthusiasm.
‘But above all, we will miss his mischievous sense of fun, his huge, bottomless heart and generosity and kindness that knew no bounds. Michel’s star will shine forever lighting the way for a generation of chefs to follow.’
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