The TV chef died of an allergic reaction: Even the doctors were puzzled

Doctors don’t know what caused Michael Chiarello’s fatal allergic reaction.

Michael Chiarello died from an allergic reaction. ZumaWire / MVPHOTOS

An American chef known from several television shows Michael Chiarello died last week aged 61. Chiarello had an allergic reaction that eventually led to anaphylactic shock.

Now People-lehti writes that the cause of the allergic reaction is still unknown.

– The doctors don’t know what caused the allergic reaction, and neither does the family. They may never find out, a representative of Chiarello’s company tells the newspaper.

Chiarello spent a week in the hospital due to an allergic reaction before his death.

Health Library According to The most serious symptoms of anaphylaxis can be a drop in blood pressure and heart rhythm disturbances, as well as possible shortness of breath.

An anaphylactic reaction develops to its peak in 10–30 minutes and the patient’s life is in danger. The range of symptoms is individual.

Michael Chiarello was known for many television shows. PDO

Chiarello owned several top restaurants. In addition, he appeared on television in several cooking shows. Among other things, he is a judge Top Chef in the program.

The family was present when Chiarello died. In their previous announcement, the family described Chiarello’s “culinary genius, boundless creativity and unwavering dedication to family”.

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