{
  "id": 16437648,
  "title": "Who Was Chef Damu? Renowned Indian Chef And TV Personality Dies At 72",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/who-was-chef-damu-renowned-indian-chef-and-tv-personality-dies-at-72",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-25T05:08:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/who-is-chef-damu-renowned-indian-chef-and-tv-personality-dies-at-72"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Renowned chef, academician and television personality Dr. K. Damodharan, popularly known as Chef Damu, passed away in Chennai on October 25, 2026, at the age of 72, following a period of ill health. His demise marks the loss of a celebrated culinary figure who inspired generations of food enthusiasts, aspiring chefs and television viewers. Chef K Damodharan Passes Away Chef Damu leaves behind an…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}