THE LATE Michael Chiarello's life was suddenly cut short when he died from an acute allergic reaction that resulted in anaphylactic shock.
The Food Network star's ex-wife Eileen Gordon also works in the culinary and wine industry.
Who is Michael Chiarello's ex-wife, Eileen?
Similar to her late ex-husband Michael Chiarello, Eileen Gordon also works in the culinary arts.
Eileen is the founder and CEO of Barnraiser; a food and healthy living organization based in Sausalito, California.
"Barnraiser is really a community for crowdfunding food, farming, education, media, and all kinds of projects in the future of food or health and wellness movement," she said of the platform.
She explained to Zipgrow: "I got started in this because for about 15 years I’ve been in an entrepreneurial partner with my husband, Chef Michael Chiarello so we come from the food world.
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"Understanding the needs and particular challenges of this audience and the ways they should be employing crowdfunding is really our job.
"What I’m most excited about is the growing tapestry of stories from the front lines of the food movement.
"This really is Americana. It’s America taking its true destiny in its hands, and all of these individual stories make up a really interesting mix."
She and Michael were also co-founders of Chiarello Vineyards and Bottega & Coqueta restaurants.
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Eileen and Michael tied the knot on July 12, 2003.
In September 2019, the former couple filed for divorce.
How many kids does Michael have?
From his past two marriages to Eileen and his first wife, Michael has four children.
He is survived by his three older daughters Margoux, Felicia, and Giana.
Michael and Eileen had one son together named Aidan; he was born sometime in 2005.
What was Michael's cause of death?
On October 8, 2023, 61-year-old Michael died from anaphylactic shock brought on by an acute allergic reaction.
In a statement, the late chef's grieving family announced: "We deeply mourn the loss of our beloved patriarch Michael.
"His culinary brilliance, boundless creativity, and unwavering commitment to family were at the core of his being.
"He brought people together through the joy of shared meals, fostering lasting memories around the table.
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"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."
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