what happened to michael chiarello

Celebrity chef Michael Chiarello died on Friday, October 6, 2023, at Queen of the Valley Hospital in Napa, California, at the age of 61. He had been hospitalized for the last week following an acute allergic reaction that led to anaphylactic shock. Chiarello was a prominent Bay Area celebrity chef and restaurateur, known for his Italian-influenced California cuisine. He hosted cooking shows on PBS and the Food Network and operated several restaurants in San Francisco and the Napa Valley. Chiarello also faced legal troubles, including accusations of sexual harassment in 2016, which he denied and settled out of court.