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Sep 29, 2010 · In 2007, 41-year-old Rachel Brown reportedly shot herself to death after appearing on "Hell's Kitchen," another show that featured Ramsay. Ramsay is famously tough on contestants. "Your business ...
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Hell's Kitchen Season 16
In April 2017, former Hell's Kitchen season 16 contestantPaul "Paulie" Giganti was found dead in his home in Philadelphia. Just 36 years old,Paulie died of an accidental drug overdose one year after his appearance on the competition series. The owner of Birra, where Paulie worked for five years, said, "He brought a consistency to our product which is why we are still around. We did a little bit better than many people because of him." (via WGN). He was one of two contestants from Hell's Kitch...
Hell's Kitchen Season 12
In 2018, former Hell's Kitchen season 12 contestant Jessica Vogel died in a New Jersey hospital after receiving treatment for colitis, a chronic inflammation of the colon, at age 34. She and her fiancé, John Michael Keyser, planned to open a restaurant together before her untimely passing. Her tragic death was shocking to friends, family, and fans. Her death was unexpected and surprising (via EW). According to Deadline, before she passed, Jessica alluded to having a drinking problem in a post...
Hell's Kitchen Season 4
In November 2019, season 4's runner-up,Louis Petrozza, passed away after battling lung cancer at the age of 58. Louis was known for his versatility and claimed his ability to cook anything. Before his death, he worked as a catering director in Charlotte, North Carolina, and won three challenges during his stint on Hell's Kitchen. He was a well-known contestant on the show, and his death came as a tragic surprise. Louis will forever live on as a fan-favorite and iconic chef worthy of all the a...
Hell's Kitchen Season 3
In 2010, Aaron Song passed away from diabetes complications. Aaron is the only contestant to pass away after having to leave the show due to health complications. The chef had been struggling with his health when he passed out during a team punishment after losing that day's challenge. He was rushed to the hospital and sadly not cleared to return to the competition. He died three years later, at 51, from the same complications he was struggling with on the show itself.
Hell's Kitchen Season 2
Two Hell's Kitchen season 2 contestants have tragically passed away. In 2012,Keith Greene was found at 11 a.m. by a couple walking along the shore near Wyandanch Lane Beach. The 35-year-old chef had drowned. A former coworker, Jessica Kiesman, said, "he grew up here his whole life and was always in the water." She was utterly shocked, adding, "he was a strong swimmer." Keith was married to the love of his life with a two-year-old daughter and a one-year-old son. It was a shocking and tragic e...
Hell's Kitchen Season 2
In 2007,Rachel Brown, who was eliminated sixth on Hell's Kitchen season 2, took her own life in her Texas home not long after her Hell's Kitchen appearance. She had nominated herself for elimination on Hell's Kitchen but was given another chance and had a strong relationship with Heather West. The esteemed chef was only 41 years old and had been struggling with mental health issues. It's incredibly sad to think of the esteemed chef dying by suicide. Her bright personality and talent will alwa...
Hell's Kitchen Season 16
Genaro Delillo was a contestant on Hell's Kitchenseason 16 who was eliminated in episode 2 after a series of missteps, including serving raw steaks and overcooking sea bass. However, he left the show with confidence and grace. Tragically, Genaro passed away unexpectedly on August 7, 2020, at the young age of 32, leaving behind his wife, Christine. The cause of his death is unknown. Hopefully, his family has the space to grieve. Sources: Deadline, WGN, EW, Newsday, Reality TV World
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May 21, 2007 · Rachel Brown, a 41-year-old personal chef who competed on the second season of Fox's Hell's Kitchen, was reportedly found dead in her family home in Bedford, TX on Wednesday, May 9. ADVERTISEMENT. "She was a delight," Rachel's sister Dr. Mary Brown told the Dallas Voice, a Dallas gay and lesbian community publication that reported the death in ...
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Rachel Brown (May 5, 1966 - May 9, 2007) was a contestant on Season 2 of Hell's Kitchen. She ranked in 7th place. On May 9, 2007, she unfortunately died by suicide at her home in Texas by gunshot. Main article: Episode 201 - 12 Chefs The twelve contestants arrived in Hell's Kitchen on a bus and were greeted by Jean-Philippe. They celebrated with some champagne glasses, got to know each other ...
Feb 22, 2022 · "Hell's Kitchen" has aired more than 20 seasons, and unfortunately some contestants have since passed away. We look back at Rachel Brown, Aaron Song and more.
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Aug 4, 2020 · Remembering 'Hell's Kitchen' chefs who have died, including Season 2's Rachel Brown from suicide and Keith Greene from drowning. ... as he was known, was found dead in his Philadelphia home from ...
May 18, 2007 · Hell’s Kitchen 2 contestant and chef Rachel Brown died last week, according to The Dallas Voice. She “was found dead in her family home in Bedford on May 9, according to her sister, Dr. Mary ...
