The Bombay Canteen Co-Owner Chef Floyd Cardoz Loses Battle To Coronavirus, Celebs Offer Their Condolences

Renowned chef Floyd Cardoz has died from the novel coronvirus on Wednesday in New York. He was 59.

Floyd was the co-owner of the two popular Mumbai-based restaurants, the Bombay Canteen and O Pedro.

A statement released by The Hunger Inc, the company that runs the restaurants, had confirmed a few days back that the chef had tested positive for COVID-19 in New York.

“As a precautionary measure we have informed the Health Department in Mumbai about the same. We are also reaching out personally to people who have interacted with him during his visit to India, so they can take necessary medical advice should they indicate any symptoms (fever, cough, shortness of breath)and or (put themselves in) self-quarantine,” the statement said, according to a Mid-Day report

Several celebrities took to social media to express grief.

Actor Rahul Bhose tweeted: “Shocked to hear the passing away of @floydcardoz. Apart from enjoying sterling meals at his various restaurants in New York & Bombay, he was a wonderful man – always warm, gracious and funny. Any pandemic always gets more ominous when you know those who have succumbed. RIP Floyd.”

Actress Tisca Chopra wrote: “So sad. RIP Floyd.”