Recognized New York pastry chef Gina DePalma has died, Eater reported Wednesday morning. DePalma had been battling ovarian cancer for several years prior to her passing.
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Chef Mario Batali tweeted the following on news of DePalma’s passing:
RIP to the finest pastry chef I've ever known. Gina DePalma was everything @BabboRistorante xxxxx Gina you are in our hearts FOREVER
— Mario Batali (@Mariobatali) December 30, 2015
On Sept. 28, DePalma took to Twitter to let her friends and fans know that she was off to the hospital for a second cancer surgery.
Off to the hospital at an ungodly hour. I'm having a second cancer surgery today, tweeps. (1st was in 2007) Wish me luck. xo
— Gina DePalma (@ginadee) September 28, 2015
On October 24, she tweeted the following messages to her friends and fans, explaining the reason for her absence from Twitter.
No tweets from me since 9/28. I had a very complicated cancer surgery, was in the hospital for 2 weeks, and am still down for the count.
— Gina DePalma (@ginadee) October 24, 2015
I am looped on painkillers still, but have chosen today to re-appear with this statement: Macaroni and cheese does not need pumpkin. TY
— Gina DePalma (@ginadee) October 24, 2015
Honors and Awards:
- Outstanding Pastry Chef, James Beard Foundation, 2009 (six prior nominations)
- Bon Appetit Magazine Award for Best Pastry Chef, 2008
- Ten Best Pastry Chefs in America by Pastry Art & Design Magazine, 2005