Australian restaurateur and chef Skye Gyngell has died aged 62.
Her family issued a statement about her death overnight.
‘We are deeply saddened to share news of Sky Gyngell’s passing on 22nd November in Londonsurrounded by her family and loved ones,’ it read.
‘Skye was a culinary visionary who influenced generations of chefs and growers globally to think about food and its connection to the land.
‘She leaves behind a remarkable legacy and is an inspiration to us all.’
She passed away following her fight with Merkel cell carcinoma, an uncommon and fast-growing skin cancer diagnosed when she found a lump on her neck in April 2024.
Jamie Oliver led tributes for Gyngell.
‘She was an amazing woman and incredible cook and kind hearted,’ Oliver wrote.
‘She will be very, very, very missed. Thank you for all you did to inspire young cooks.’
Restaurateur and chef Skye Gyngell (pictured) has died aged 62
Ms Gyngell passed away following a fight with Merkel cell carcinoma
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Published on: 2025-11-24 01:48:00
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