A statement from Carluccio’s agent on Wednesday afternoon said: “It is with great sadness that we announce that Commendatore Antonio Carluccio OBE sadly passed away this morning.”Antonio Carluccio (@CookCarluccio) It is with great sadness that we announce that Commendatore Antonio Carluccio OBE sadly passed away this morning. Antonio Carluccio obituary Read more“His passion and commitment to both the restaurant business and to television was lifelong. He was a giant in the food world and he helped bring Italian food to the masses around the world,” he said in a statement. Hey, I should know.”A statement from the Carluccio’s restaurant chain said: “We are incredibly saddened by the news that Antonio Carluccio, our founder, passed away on Wednesday. THE MEAT MAN (@barrypvera) Sad news of Antonio Carluccio.

Source: The Guardian November 08, 2017 15:50 UTC