MasterChef Star Michel Roux Jr Pays Tribute To Chef Father Albert Roux Following His Death, Aged 85

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MasterChef star Michel Roux Jr has paid tribute to his father Albert Roux following his death at the age of 85. The founder of the Michelin-starred Le Gavroche and part of the Roux culinary dynasty died on January 4 after a lengthy illness.

A statement from his family said: “The Roux family has announced the sad passing of Albert Roux, OBE, KFO, who had been unwell for a while, at the age 85 on 4th January 2021. “Albert is credited, along with his late brother Michel Roux, with starting London’s culinary revolution with the opening of Le Gavroche in 1967. “The Roux family have requested that their privacy at this time be respected. ”His son, chef Michel Roux Jr said: “He was a mentor for so many people in the hospitality industry, and a.