The 'godfather' of avocado toast Bill Granger dies aged 54

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Australian celebrity chef Bill Granger - the 'godfather' of avocado toast - has died.

A self-taught chef from Melbourne, Granger became a renowned global restaurateur and food writer.

He died in a hospital from London on Christmas Day, aged 54, his wife and three daughters by his side.

"He will be remembered as the breakfast", for transforming unpretentious dishes into something special with sunshine", they said on Instagram.

"He will be greatly missed to all."

The cause of his death has not been made public by his family.

During his 30-year career, Granger published 14 cookbooks and produced several television cooking shows. , has opened more than a dozen restaurants around the world and gained legions of fans - many of them his own peers. Australian actor Hugh Jackman, former Masterchef Australia judge Matt Preston and culinary legend Jamie Oliver were among those who paid tribute to the star as a kind, vivacious and charming man.

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