Legendary chef Joël Robuchon dies at 73

Just heard about the death of Joel Robuchon. The test of a great chef is the ability to change forever the simplest of things. Robuchon changed the way a certain type of restaurant made mashed potato, by putting less potato and more butter in it. He was also a very nice chap.

— Jay Rayner (@jayrayner1) August 6, 2018

We are deeply saddened to learn that Joël Robuchon has passed away today, at the age of 73. The gastronomy world is mourning one of its most legendary chefs. All our sincere condolences go to his family and loved ones.

— Michelin (@Michelin) August 6, 2018

Michelin has issued a statement mourning the death of Joel Robuchon and listing his stars. He held 24 at the time of his death, including three-star restaurants in Macau, Tokyo and Hong Kong; his five two-stars are in Paris, Monte Carlo, Tokyo (two) and Shanghai.

— Richard Vines (@Richardvines) August 6, 2018

R.I.P Joel Robuchon. Another sad loss for the culinary world.

— Simon Majumdar (@SimonMajumdar) August 6, 2018

Thank you for the profound inspiration, Joël Robuchon. Our profession is in your debt.

— Danny Meyer (@dhmeyer) August 6, 2018

Sad to hear about the passing of Joël Robuchon. One New Year's day years ago, shortly after moving to France, my wife and I were walking around Paris and randomly stopped for lunch at his then new Atelier. It was half empty. He was in the open kitchen. … https://t.co/3qfg5JQRcI

— Gianpiero Petriglieri (@gpetriglieri) August 6, 2018