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Bill Granger death: Hugh Jackman, Jamie Oliver lead tributes to Australia's 'King of breakfast'
Hugh Jackman and ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness have paid tribute to their good friend, Aussie chef Bill Granger.
The world is mourning legendary Aussie chef Bill Granger after his family announced he died on Christmas Day, aged 54.
Surrounded by his wife, Natalie Elliot, and his three daughters Edie, Ines, and Bunny, Bill died peacefully in hospital in London.
The self-taught cook and owner of Bills was known as the 'King of Breakfast' and had a career spanning over 30 years with 19 restaurants across Sydney, London, Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka and Seoul. He penned 14 cookbooks and made five TV series.
Bill opened his first restaurant in Darlinghurst in Sydney in 1993 and became well-known for his breakfast dishes — particularly his scrambled eggs. His restaurant franchise Bills went international in 2008.
Hugh & Deb, Jamie Oliver lead tributes to Bill Granger
Hugh Jackman took to his Instagram Stories to pay tribute to his friend Bill, signing off with his ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness.
"We are devastated to hear the news of Bill's passing. His talent, his joie de vivre, the way he brought people together, and his commitment to family were inspiring," the Story read.
"We will miss his friendship most of all. Our love goes out to Natalie and their three incredible daughters Edie, Ines and Bunny. Rest in peace, Deb & Hugh."
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver took to Instagram to pay tribute to Bill, expressing his love for the Aussie chef.
"Rest in peace dear wonderful Bill Granger. Shocking and deeply sad news to hear of his death today. I loved @bill.granger so much, he was such a wonderful man, warm, charming, and had an extraordinary ease and style in cooking that could only come from Australia," Jamie captioned his Instagram post.
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"Many moons ago I remember going to his first Sydney restaurant in Darlinghurst it was so cool, so relaxed, great food, and coffee and years ahead of its time. He was there in full effect so welcoming, and just so nice. Bless you, Bill, love and respect brother! So much love to his family and friends."
Nigella Lawson also paid tribute, commenting: "I’m heartbroken to hear this. So cruel. Deepest love to N, E, I and B."
Former MasterChef judge Matt Preston said Bill shaped the image of modern Australian food.
"So sorry to hear this news. Bill was a genuinely lovely bloke and an inspiration. Together he (with Natalie by his side) helped shape the image of modern Australian food around the world," Matt commented. ?My thoughts are with his family, friends and all those he worked with at this sad time."
Aussie actor Jason Donovan also paid tribute on his Instagram.
"A ray of Aussie sunshine always in our adopted Notting Hill neighbourhood," he wrote. "What a kind gentle soul. Devastating. Beautiful man. My thoughts are with Nat, Edie, Ines and Bunny."
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