Michel Roux has died aged 79, his family have announced. The legendary French-born chef opened the first Michelin-starred restaurant, Le Gavroche, in Britain in the 70s alongside his brother Albert.
The pair's next project, The Waterside Inn, the became the first restaurant outside France to hold three stars for a period of 25 years.
He is also the uncle of celebrated, two-star Michelin chef Michel Roux Jnr. Michel's son Alain and daughters, Francine and Christine said in a statement on behalf of the family: "It is with deep sadness that the Roux family announces the passing of our beloved grandfather, father, brother and uncle, Michel Roux OBE. "The family would like to thank everyone for their support during his illness.
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