In a Sunday morning tweet, Fieri shared that Ruiz, the chef who appeared in "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives," had passed away.
I’m heartbroken that my friend chef Carl Ruiz is gone. I have no words to describe what a great friend he was to me and my family. His ability to make me laugh and smile under any circumstances was only outshined by his talent as a chef. pic.twitter.com/einY8qp7wf
— Guy Fieri (@GuyFieri) September 22, 2019
E! News said that the cause of death has not yet been released.
La Cubana, a restaurant Ruiz recently opened in New York, posted a tribute on Instagram:
Ruiz was also a judge on "Guy's Grocery Games," according to People.
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