Paul Kitching Cause of Death

Paul Kitching, a Michelin-starred chef, died tragically at the age of 61, on Wednesday, December 14th 2022, according to his devastated partner Katie O’Brien.

Katie wrote on his Edinburgh restaurant 21212’s social media platforms on Thursday December 15: ‘My love has gone. However, what a love x’. The cause of Paul’s death is unknown.

In an email sent out to customers of their popular restaurant, Katie described Paul’s death as a ‘total shock’.

She wrote: ‘Dear friends, it is with heavy heart that I write to let you know that I’ve lost my love – Paul – who sadly passed away yesterday.

‘The death has come as a total shock to us at 21212 and we are trying to come to terms with the passing of a legend within our industry.

‘Paul was an inspirational figure to everyone who ever had the pleasure of meeting him or working with him and we are all devastated.’

Tributes have flooded in for the world-class chef from the culinary community.

Tom Kerridge commented a crying face emoji, while Elite Bistros restaurant group owner Gary Usher said on Twitter: ‘This is awful news I’m so so sorry. He was so kind to me when I needed an arm around me more than ever.’

Chef Shane Osborn added: ‘Such tragic news to hear the sudden death of the genius Paul Kitching. He was incredibly kind, generous and extremely talented.