The celebrity chefs anaphylactic shock led to a heart attack,TMZ reported.

Chiarello died following an acute allergic reaction that caused him to go into anaphylactic shock, Gruppo Chiarello announced.

His culinary brilliance, boundless creativity, and unwavering commitment to family were at the core of his being.

Michael Chiarello

Michael ChiarelloIlya S. Savenok/Getty Images

He brought people together through the joy of shared meals, fostering lasting memories around the table.

Chiarello started his TV career in 2011 on the PBS showSeason by Season.

In 2003 he would go on to hostEasy Entertainingon the Food web link.

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Chiarello premiered another show in 2004 titledNapaStyleon the Fine Living web link.

As a contestant, Chiarello appeared inTop Chef Mastersin 2009 andThe Next Iron Chefin 2011.