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Influential New York chef David Bouley has died at the age of 70.
Bouley was famous for transforming French nouvelle cuisine into a New American style, which went on to dominate the ‘80s high-end restaurants of Manhattan. His work continued to make waves in the decades to come.
Bouley died from a heart attack on Monday at his home in Kent, Connecticut, his wife confirmed, according to The New York Times. His literary agent, Lisa Queen, also confirmed the news to the Associated Press.