Gael Greene who was considered to be one of the most famous restaurant critic has passed away at the age of 88, know about her husband and net worth
Gael Greene died on Tuesday morning and her death cause is natural due to age-related factors. Greene worked with the New York Magazine for more than 40 years and she covered the city’s food.
Restaurant Critic Gael Greene Biography, Age, Family, Husband, Net Worth 2022, Cause Of Death, Obituary, News
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Gael Greene at the age of 88 – renowned restaurant critic, writer & founder of Citymeals on Wheels. For 40 years, she dedicated herself to our mission to provide a lifeline of nourishing meals for homebound elderly New Yorkers. pic.twitter.com/GocwrpIK6x
— Citymeals on Wheels (@Citymeals) November 1, 2022
A legend has left us. I’ll miss the insatiable @GaelGreene. She was a woman of immense knowledge but she loved trying new things & meeting new people. I remember a trip we took together to Barcelona. She told me I talked too fast…it was only so I could have more time with her❤️ pic.twitter.com/VEOpntL7Mj
— José Andrés (@chefjoseandres) November 2, 2022
Gael Greene’s Death
This shocking news of Greene’s death was first shared by writer and editor Ruth Reichl, “I am very sad to share the news of Gael Greene’s demise this morning. A huge heart and a huge talent as she is irreplaceable.”
Beth Shapiro who is an executive director for Citymeals on Wheels, also wrote, “Gael built a great influence as a food critic, at a time when fewer doors were open to women.”
Citymeals board co-president Daniel Boulud also paid a tribute to the critic and stated, “Gael Greene was a savage food critic and an even fierce advocate for one’s who needs a voice.”
Gael Greene Professional Career, Articles, Books, Social Work, And More
After a year at the New York Post as being general assignment reporter, Gael joined with New York Magazine as a critic in 1968. Gael’s reviews earned massive popularity for being a blend of humor and food assessment.
Gael Greene worked with this magazine till 2002 and wrote numerous memorable articles over the years including The Mafia Guide to Dining Out and Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Ice Cream But Were Too Fat To Ask.
Gael Greene also has a few writing credits to her name including the non-fiction guide, the Delicious Sex: A Book for Women and the Men Who Want to Love Them Better, Blue Skies and No Candy and Doctor Love.
In 1981 with Chef James Beard she launched City Meals on Wheels. In the very first year, the organization raised around $35,000, which grew over the years and distributed around 2.7 million meals in the previous year.
Citymeals’s founding executive director Marcia Stein, stated in a statement “Gael Greene could not live with the idea that a city of such abundance and food could not feed its oldest and most frail. For almost 4 decades she used her creativity to ensure there would always be a nutritious meal at the door for them, every day of the year.” Greene was also credited with coining the term ‘foodie’ which was first used in a column in 1980.
Gael Greene’s Education, Family, Net Worth
Gael attended University of Michigan and was born on 22nd December 1933. She was married to Donald Forst and followed Christianity. Her net worth was estimated to be around $8 million.
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