On September 21, 2019, the culinary world lost one of its brightest personalities when Chef Carl Ruiz — known affectionately as “The Cuban” on Guy's Grocery Games — died suddenly at just 44 years old.

Celebrity chef Carl Ruiz, the owner of La Cubana restaurant who made frequent appearances on The Food Network, has died, the New York restaurant said. He was 44. Amy Pappas Loli turned a lifelong love ...

Fieri wrote, "I miss you so much, my brother Chef Carl. You cooked, You laughed, You lit up the world, You are one of a kind. RIP the CUBAN #6thAnniversary.” Alongside the heartfelt caption, Fieri ...