We have received more details about the shocking passing of celebrity chef Michael Chiarello.
On October 7, the Chopped star tragically lost his life due to an allergic reaction. According to Variety, he suffered an acute allergic reaction that led to anaphylactic shock. The Food Network star was known for his show Easy Entertaining with Michael Chiarello, and also appeared on The Next Iron Chef, Restaurant: Impossible, and The Best Thing I Ever Ate.
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Almost two months after his passing, TMZ obtained information from a Napa County coroner providing more details on the events leading to his death. It was revealed that the allergic reaction which caused anaphylactic shock eventually led to a heart attack.
The severe allergic reaction resulted in Michael being rushed to the ER, where he was resuscitated. Unfortunately, he did not recover and ultimately succumbed to hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, a brain dysfunction caused by lack of blood flow and oxygen. It is truly heartbreaking.
According to the coroner, another contributing factor to the 61-year-old’s untimely death was cocaine use. It was reported that cocaine was found in Michael’s system at the time of his passing, although it was clarified that his death was not a result of a drug overdose.
Such a tragic way to pass. May he rest in peace.
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