Michael Chiarello, celebrity chef, dies aged 61

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Famed chef Michael Chiarello dies at 61 after suffering an acute allergic reaction

He was being treated for the past week for an acute allergic reaction that led to anaphylactic shock, his company said.

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Celebrity chef Michael Chiarello died after receiving treatment for an acute allergic reaction that led to anaphylactic shock, his company, Gruppo Chiarello, said in a release Oct. 7. He was 61.

Chiarello was being treated for the past week at Queen of the Valley Medical Center in Napa, California, where he was surrounded by family and friends at the time of his death, according to his company. Anaphylactic shock occurs when the immune system, in response to an allergic reaction, causes blood pressure to drop and airways to narrow.

"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 savor life’s flavors," his family said in a statement.