What was Bill Granger’s cause of death?

BILL Granger was a well respected celebrity chef, author and restauranteur.

He sadly passed away surrounded by his family on Christmas Day 2023, with co-stars saying he will be 'sorely missed'.

Who was Bill Granger?

Bill was born in Melbourne, Australia and followed a career with food for over 30 years.

He taught himself to cook — going on to start up restaurants all over the world.

Nicknamed 'The King of Breakfast', Granger went on to author 14 cookbooks and starred in five TV series, including Bill's Kitchen.

In January 2023 he was given a Medal of the Order in Australia — one of the biggest national honours — for his contributions to tourism and hospitality.

Bill was 54 at the time of his death.

What was Bill Granger's cause of death?

Bill Granger's heartbroken family announced his death on Boxing Day 2023, saying he passed away in hospital with them at his bedside.

Bill's loved ones took to Instagram to share the tragic news.

They wrote: "It is with great sadness that the family of Bill Granger announce he has passed away on 25th December at the age of 54. 

"A dedicated husband and father, Bill died peacefully in hospital with his wife Natalie Elliott and three daughters, Edie, Inès and Bunny, at his bedside in their adopted home of London.

"Born in Melbourne, Australia, Bill was a self-taught cook who became a celebrated global restaurateur and food writer with a career spanning over 30 years.

"In 1999, he and his wife Natalie began a professional partnership that launched the business globally. Together they built a successful business that today has 19 restaurants across Sydney, London, Greater Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka and Seoul.

"Bill authored 14 cookbooks, made 5 TV series and most recently was honoured with the Medal of the Order of Australia in January 2023.
 
"He will be remembered as the ‘King of Breakfast’, for making unpretentious food into something special filled with sunshine and for spurring the growth of Australian informal and communal eating around the world.

The post added: "He will be deeply missed by all, with his loss most profoundly felt by his adored family, who are grateful for all the love and support that has been given."

Bill tragically passed away following a battle with cancer, which he was reportedly diagnosed with only months ago.

What was his net worth?

Bill's net worth is reportedly around $10million USD (£7.9million).

He amassed his fortune working as a chef, restauranteur, television personality and food writer.

The popularity of his restaurants and his influence in the culinary world played a key role in his success.

Who is Bill Granger's wife Natalie Elliot?

Natalie Elliot was born in London, England in 1971.

She attended the Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, where she studied graphic design — this was also where she met Bill, who was studying fine art.

The couple moved to Sydney, Australia in 1991.

As well as being his wife, Natalie was Granger's longterm business partner.

In 1999 they launched a chain of restaurants together, which started off in Australia before expanding across the UK, South Korea, Japan and the US.

Natalie also appeared in a number of the world-renowned chef's TV programmes, magazine columns and interviews, as well as co-authoring some of his cookbooks.

Natalie was reportedly a vegetarian until she met Bill.

Does Bill Granger have any children?

Bill and his wife Natalie have three daughters.

Their names are Edie, Inès and Bunny.

They prefer to keep out of the public spotlight, so there isn't much information about them available.

Where are Bill Granger's restaurants and can I visit them?

Bill opened 19 restaurants in four countries, and if you can get a table anyone can visit them.

In Australia Granger founded four restaurants: bills Darlinghurst, bills Surrey Hills, bills Bondi and bills Double Bay.

In Japan he established eight restaurants: bills Shichirigahama, bills Yokohama, bills Odaiba, bills Omotesando, bills Futakotamagawa, bills Fukuoka, bills Ginza and bills Osaka.

In South Korea Bill set up two restaurants: bills Jamsil and bills Gangnam.

He opened one restaurant in the US: bills Hawaii.

And in the UK a further four: Granger & Co Chelsea, Granger & Co Clerkenwell, Granger & Co King’s Cross and Granger & Co Notting Hill.