Retired at 50 years old, as promised, to focus on handing over his knowledge to the younger generation of chefs.
Named the "chef of the century" by the Gault et Millau cooking guide in 1990.
He originally planned to become a priest. While in seminary, he found that he enjoyed cooking alongside the nuns in the kitchen. He became a chef apprentice at age 15.
Great French chef who had 27 Michelin stars in his restaurants, he now has built a cuisine empire around the world.
Was the world's most Michelin-starred chef.
Was a French celebrity chef and restaurateur.
One of his best-known recipes was for mashed potatoes.
He owned and ran restaurants in cities across the world including Paris, Monaco, Hong Kong, Las Vegas, Tokyo, and Bangkok.