Celebrity chef Michael Chiarello passes away at the age of 61

Celebrity chef Michael Chiarello has died at the age of 61 after suffering from an acute allergic reaction. Chiarello was known for hosting the Food Network show Easy Entertaining with Michael Chiarello and for his appearances on Bravo’s Top Chef Masters and Food Network’s The Best Thing I Ever Ate. His company, Gruppo Chiarello, released a statement mourning his loss and emphasizing his culinary brilliance and commitment to family. Funeral arrangements will be private and the family has requested donations to Meals on Wheels.