MasterChef star dead at 64 - as Australia's food community pay tribute to the beloved celebrity chef READ MORE: Iconic New Zealand actress Glenis Levestam dead at 87 By Jimmy Briggs For Daily Mail Australia Published: 06:06, 21 September 2024 | Updated: 06:06, 21 September 2024 e-mail View comments Beloved Australian celebrity chef and MasterChef star Greg Malouf has died aged 64, several years after getting a donor heart transplant. The iconic culinary expert was born in Melbourne to Lebanese parents and developed a reputation as 'Australia's godfather of Middle Eastern cuisine', due to his renowned Arabic dishes. Former MasterChef Australia judge George Calombaris , 45, confirmed the heartbreaking news of Greg's passing on Instagram on Saturday.
Alongside a beaming picture of Greg in his chef's outfit, George wrote a touching tribute to his long-time friend. 'Along with so many, today is a sad day for us all. We lost a giant of a human @gregmaloufchef,' George began.
'A beautiful man. Yes, an amazing chef. I send love to his family.
'I will miss the banter of all things Greek vs Lebanese food. RIP great man. See you on the other side.
GC xxx' Many of Greg's celebrity friends quickly took to the comment section to share their sadness at his passing. Beloved Australian celebrity chef and MasterChef star Greg Malouf (pictured) has died aged 64, several years after getting a donor heart transplant Read More Beloved ARIA award-winning singer dead at 55 after long battle with can.