Antonio Carluccio | |
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 Carluccio in 2013 | |
| Born | 19 April 1937 Vietri sul Mare, province of Salerno, Kingdom of Italy |
| Died | 8 November 2017 (aged 80) London, England |
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| Years active | 1958–2014 |
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| Spouse | 3, including Priscilla Conran |
| Website | www |
Antonio Carluccio, OBE, OMRI (Italian: [anˈtɔːnjo karˈluttʃo]; 19 April 1937 – 8 November 2017) was an Italian chef, restaurateur and food expert, based in London. He was called "the godfather of Italian gastronomy", with a career of more than 50 years. He is perhaps best remembered for his television appearances, including his partnership with fellow Italian chef Gennaro Contaldo, and their BBC Two television series Two Greedy Italians.