Carl Ruiz Dies: Food Network Star And Celebrity Chef Was 44 – Deadline
Food Network star and restaurateur Carl Ruiz died Saturday in his sleep of a suspected heart attack. He was 44 years old and his death was confirmed by his restaurant's Instagram page.
Ruiz opened a new restaurant, La Cubana, in New York City in June. The eatery specializes in authentic Cuban cuisine.
The late chef appeared on the Food Network in multiple episodes of Guy Fieri's showcase Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, and also was a frequent judge on the Guy's Grocery Games competition.
Food Network star and restaurateur Carl Ruiz died Saturday in his sleep of a suspected heart attack. He was 44 years old and his death was confirmed by his restaurant's Instagram page.
Ruiz opened a new restaurant, La Cubana, in New York City in June. The eatery specializes in authentic Cuban cuisine.
The late chef appeared on the Food Network in multiple episodes of Guy Fieri's showcase Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, and also was a frequent judge on the Guy's Grocery Games competition.