Chef Damu reportedly dies, fans shocked, per Tamil news reports

Several Tamil outlets and a Google Trends spike report that celebrity chef Damu has died, with fans expressing shock. The items do not include an official confirmation.

Timeline

1. 25 Oct, 04:30 UTCSamayam Tamil reports Chef Damu's death
2. 25 Oct, 05:30 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
3. 25 Oct, 05:30 UTCPicked up on News

Top sources

• chef damuGoogle Trends
• Padma Shri awardee Chef Damu dies at 72News Today
• Chef Damu, who brought Tamil Nadu’s food traditions to television, dies at 72The South First
• Cooku with Comali judge chef Damodharan passes away at 72The Times of India
• Padma Shri chef Damu, beloved Cooku with Comali judge, dies in Chennai: Tributes pour in from fellow chefs and fans | Hindustan TimesHindustan Times
• Ramya Pandian pens touching tribute to Guinness Record holder chef Damu; says his legacy will live on foreverwww.thehawk.in
• Tamil Nadu CM Vijay condoles death of Chef DhamuThe Hindu