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Skye Gyngell: Michelin-Starred Australian Chef Dies Aged 62

Skye Gyngell battled rare Merkel cell carcinoma for 18 months and was the first Australian woman to earn a Michelin star, influencing chefs worldwide.

  • Skye Gyngell, a Michelin-starred Australian chef, died at age 62 from Merkel cell carcinoma, a rare skin cancer, according to her family.
  • Gyngell was renowned for transforming Petersham Nurseries cafe into a Michelin-starred restaurant in 2011.
  • Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver mourned Gyngell's death, calling her an inspiration and praising her contributions to culinary arts.
  • She was a pioneer of the 'slow food movement' and wrote award-winning cookbooks, contributing to food commentary through columns.
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Skye Gyngell was Australia's first Michelin star winner. She cooked for Nigella Lawson, Madonna and Guy Ritchie.

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The Telegraph broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Sunday, November 23, 2025.
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