Celebrity chef Carl Ruiz, who featured on the Food Network’s Guy’s Grocery Games and Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, has reportedly died at age 44.
Ruiz was in Maryland and a source claims that the celebrity chef unexpectedly suffered a fatal heart attack. Monsters and Critics has not been able to independently verify the celebrity chef’s cause of death.
Ruiz was active on his Twitter and Instagram account on the day he reportedly passed away. Several friends have confirmed his death on social media.
Celebrity restaurateur Guy Fieri — the host of Guy’s Grocery Games and Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives — posted a poignant message in honor of his longtime friend, while comedian Tim Dillon, chef Jet Tila and writer and food critic Troy Johnson also posted tributes.
Over the years, I’ve met a lot of great people but a friend like Carl is one in a hundred million. Carl ’The Cuban’ Ruiz will forever live on in my heart and in those of all who loved him.
— Guy Fieri (@GuyFieri) September 22, 2019
The great @carlruiz made us all appreciate life. And he lived the fuck out of it. Truly a great chef and a hilarious man. RIP. This fucking sucks. pic.twitter.com/ceaNrI4UNm
— Tim Dillon (@TimJDillon) September 22, 2019
You taught us how to enjoy every moment to the fullest and not live wondering what if! You are gone way too soon @carlruiz ! I will always be #ruizing! You will be remembered by us all! #RIP my friend. Thank you @guyfieri for bringing Carl into all of our lives. #GGG pic.twitter.com/4g3Xyfq9kH
— Jet Tila (@jettila) September 22, 2019
Good buddy of mine is gone. He made people laugh who’d forgotten how to laugh. He set rooms on fire. He was the match and the kerosene. The smartest and lovable-ist asshole I knew. This one gutted me. Goodnight, @carlruiz. pic.twitter.com/kYpkgeEIEr
— Quarantine Troy Johnson (@_troyjohnson) September 22, 2019
Ruiz appeared on Guy’s Grocery Games as a celebrity judge and was a regular guest on the Opie Radio Show.
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Chef Carl Ruiz was an acclaimed chef and consultant who had worked in the food and restaurant industry for over two decades. He opened multiple restaurants and appeared on television and radio shows.
The Cuban chef became well known to a wider audience after his appearances on The Food Network where he worked as a guest judge or consultant. He interviewed several renowned chefs on Sirius XM and was featured in The New York Times and on ESPN, as well as several other outlets during his successful career.
Carl Ruiz’s latest restaurant, La Cubana opened earlier this year in New York City’s Meatpacking District.
Carl Ruiz was well known for the hashtag #ruizing, which featured photos of meals the chef enjoyed across the globe. Many fans have used the hashtag to pay tribute to Ruiz’s life and legacy.
RIP Chef Carl Ruiz. A great chef with a heart of gold. A big loss tonight… #ruizing
— KayGee (@KayGee2323) September 22, 2019
The man was a shark, swallowing up this planet more than any of us. «If you’re truly gone» Chef, the only way to honor you is to live our lives as you did, by enjoying every single second. We love you @carlruiz #ruizing @LaCubanaNYC wherever you are?? pic.twitter.com/cscPvagd7f
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Carl Ruiz died at age 44 and is remembered for his culinary talent and larger than life personality.