Charlie Trotter: Food world mourns shocking death

The shocking death of famed Chicago chef Charlie Trotter brought out fond remembrances from the food world as news of the 54-year-old’s passing spread nationwide.

Trotter had recently closed his eponymous Chicago restaurant and had announced he planned to travel for the immediate future.

Anthony Bourdain wrote: “Rest In Peace Charlie Trotter. A giant. A legend. Treated shabbily by a world he helped create. My thoughts go out to those who loved him.�

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“Holy sadness, my dear pal and comrade @charlietrotter has died. May he RIP , he will be sorely missed. #shocked� Mario Batali posted on Twitter.

Daniel Boulud wrote: “Very sad day in the chef community #charlietrotter influence on young American chef was tremendous and inspiring .he will be missed greatly.�

The French Laundry restaurant account posted: “Sad day... We lost a great chef. Thoughts & prayers to Chef Trotter’s family & friends. #Legend #Pioneer #RIP�

PHOTOS: Charlie Trotter, famed chef

Food Network star Andrew Zimmern tweeted: “Trotter had famous temperament, stern stubbornness but if you knew him he was all about vision and leadership and technique.�

Alice Waters tweeted: “Just heard the tragic news of Charlie Trotter’s passing. The food world has lost someone truly special.�

“Top Chef� judge Tom Colicchio tweeted “Sorry to hear of the passing of Chef Charlie Trotter. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.�

Chicago chef Graham Elliot tweeted: “CHARLIE TROTTER: chef, mentor, trailblazer, philosopher, artist, teacher, leader. He now belongs to the ages.�

Novelist and wine writer Jay McInerney wrote: “Reeling at news of Charlie Trotter’s death. A brilliant, complicated but incredibly generous guy, a good friend and a great American chef.�

And chef José Andrés posted: “#CharlieTrotter lets celebrate his amazing contribution to America and the world. He was a genuine person.Today heaven will eat better....�

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