Well-known Aussie chef, MasterChef Australia star Greg Malouf dies aged 64

Taylor Renouf
The Nightly
Well-known Aussie chef Greg Malouf has died.
Well-known Aussie chef Greg Malouf has died. Credit: Instagram

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.

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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.

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