December 26th 2023.
It is with great sadness that the family of Bill Granger announce he has passed away on 25th December at the age of 54. Bill Granger, an Australian culinary star and founder of the Granger & Co restaurants in London, was surrounded by his wife and three daughters - Edie, Inès, and Bunny - as he passed away peacefully in hospital.
Bill had a hugely successful career as a restaurateur and food writer, spanning over 30 years. His first restaurant, Bills, gained recognition for its breakfast dishes, especially its scrambled eggs, in the Sydney suburb of Darlinghurst. He later brought the franchise to Japan and opened multiple restaurants in London, including the famous Granger & Co.
Bill was also a highly respected TV chef. He fronted a six-part series called Bill's Food on the BBC and even appeared on GMTV for a BBQ special in 2006. He was also featured in My Greatest Dishes, a documentary series that shared the secrets behind the dishes of some of the most renowned chefs, including Tom Kerridge and Prue Leith.
The news of his death has been deeply felt by his family, as well as many of his colleagues. Jamie Oliver, a fellow restaurateur and food writer, described Bill as a 'wonderful human, kind calm soul'. Nigella Lawson, another chef, expressed her heartbreak at the news. Jason Donovan, an actor and singer, said Bill was a 'ray of Aussie sunshine'.
Bill Granger's legacy as a renowned restaurateur and TV chef will live on. He has left behind a great influence on the culinary and entertainment worlds, and will be deeply missed.
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