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Very sad news for MasterChef star Michel Roux Jr following famous father's death
MasterChef star Michel Roux Jr has confirmed his father, renowned chef Albert Roux, has died at the age of 85.On Wednesday, the well-known chef and restaurateur's family released a statement announcing that he had passed on 4 January."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," the statement read.READ: In memoriam: celebrities who have passed away in 2020WATCH: Look back at Albert Roux opening his first restaurant in Scotland"Albert is credited, along with his late brother Michel Roux, with starting London’s culinary revolution with the opening of Le Gavroche in 1967."MORE: 5 female celebrity chefs and their inspiring journeysREAD: James Bond