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(REOPEN) PEOPLE TN CHEF DAMU DIED TWO LAST CHENNAI

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay and PMK Presidet Anbumani Ramadoss condoled the death of Chef Damu terming it as a big loss to the world of culinary art.
In a message on X, Vijay wrote "the passing of Mr. K.Damodaran, renowned culinary artist known as Chef Damu, brings immense sorrow."
"Through his culinary expertise, distinctive and unique approach, he brought the art of cooking to the people via television programs. In 2010, he created a Guinness World Record for the longest individual cooking marathon, and was also honored with the Padma Shri award. His demise is a great loss to the world of culinary art", he said.
"I convey my deepest condolences to his grieving family, relatives, friends, and the fans in this hour of grief", he added.
Anbumani, who is as a Rajya Sabha MP, in his condolence message said "I was shocked and saddened to hear the news that Chef Damu, a culinary expert who set a record by cooking dishes continuously for over 24 hours, has passed away due to health problems."
"I have known culinary expert Damu for many years. He is a very good friend to me. I love watching his TV shows including 'Cook with Clown'. He is so loving to everyone that no one can hate him. He has a great sense of humor, the former union Health Minister said.
Damu has created many achievements in the art of cooking. He has worked in famous star hotels in India. He has also worked as a professor of culinary arts. In 2010, he cooked continuously for 24 hours, 30 minutes and 12 seconds, creating 617 different dishes and
set a Guinness World Record, Anbumani said.
Recalling that Damu was awarded Padma Shri last year in recognition of his contribution to the art of cooking, he said "I was delighted to congratulate him then too. When he recovered from his illness a few weeks ago, I was relieved, but now I cannot bear his loss".
"I express my deepest condolences and sympathies to the family, friends, culinary professionals, and everyone in the television media who are grieving the loss of culinary expert Chef Damu", he added.
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