Food Network Chef Carl Ruiz Dead at 44

has died ... according to his closest friends in the biz.

Carl reportedly passed away Saturday night of a suspected heart attack, so says his pal and social media personality,also commented on Carl's death, writing on Twitter ..."I’m heartbroken that my friend chef Carl Ruiz is gone. I have no words to describe what a great friend he was to me and my family. His ability to make me laugh and smile under any circumstances was only outshined by his talent as a chef.

I’m heartbroken that my friend chef Carl Ruiz is gone. I have no words to describe what a great friend he was to me and my family. His ability to make me laugh and smile under any circumstances was only outshined by his talent as a chef.

EITMonline Too young! RIP, deepest condolences x

I don't watch 20-minute food recipes. Shitty TV concept. This guy wasted his life on stupid stuf. We should all take a clue from today's event and stop doing useless crap we all occasionally do

RIP

This is so sad. I have watched him on several shows on the food network, he was awesome to watch. So down to earth.

ruining

🙏

Damn 44. He was so young.

True American Hero. ruizing. Pinkies up.

ChristianH505

MisszFelida 😱😭

💔💔💔

ErynFontenot That is terrible!! Prayers for his family & friends!

Awww😢 great chef tantalizing food will be miss by a great eater myself. R.I.P

This is exactly how I wanna go, suddenly and peacefully in my sleep. Only about 50 years later in life

Carl was what this whole country stood for. He made his fans and those closest to him better by just knowing him. I've gone to countless bbq and mom and pop places around texas in the last two years that I know I wouldnt have tried if not for ruizing . Rip, man this hurts.

I’m so sorry! This is so saddening! My condolences to his family and friends! He added a very new star to heaven!

Damn

'Heart attack'? Uh huh, sure. Let's just wait for the toxicology reports.

ripcarlruiz Dammnit man! Another great one gone too soon. 🙏 my prayers and condolences goes to the family. 😢

Wow sad.

You made TMZ my brother. Ruizing approved. Carl will be dearly missed by anyone and everyone who was lucky enough to know this man.

I’m so sad :(

Was it fentanyl?

Very sad

So sad 💔

Absolutely heartbreaking..

Sad

rip .

Nooooo he was my favorite!!

Rip a great chef

I guess eating healthy didn't work.

RIP

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