Well-known Aussie chef Greg Malouf has died. The Melbourne cook — dubbed Australia’s godfather of Middle Eastern cuisine — passed away aged 64. His tragic death was announced on Saturday and the news has rocked the culinary industry.
Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Friends and fellow chefs from around Australia took to social media to share their sadness at the devastating news. Former MasterChef Australia judge George Calombaris shared a heartbreaking post to Instagram, saying the world has lost a “beautiful man”. “Along with so many today is a sad day for us all,” Mr Calombaris captioned a picture of the star.
“We lost a giant of a human @gregmaloufchef . A beautiful man. Yes an amazing chef.
“I send love to his family and strength. “I will miss the banter of all things Greek v Lebanese food. RIP great man.
See you on the other side. Gc xxx.” Mr Malouf was an award-winning Michelin Star chef who had appeared on the popular TV show MasterChef Australia.
No details surrounding the circumstances of his death have been revealed..
