Famed French chef Jacques Pépin has shared the heartbreaking news that Gloria, his wife of over five decades, has died. She was 83.
“It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of Gloria Evelyn Augier Pépin (June 19, 1937 – December 5, 2020), wife and lifeforce of author, television personality, and culinary instructor Jacques Pépin. She passed peacefully in her own bed in Madison, CT with Jacques, her daughter Claudine, her son-in-law Rollie, her granddaughter Shorey, friends Tom and Reza, and her beloved pup Gaston, by her side.
We are overcome with grief, but Gloria was a fighter: a strong, resilient, “spill-no-tears” woman. She would no doubt urge us to get on with living our lives, and continue to do the work we were meant to do.
In lieu of flowers, Gloria wished condolence gifts should be made to the JPF or food insecurity or animal welfare charity of your choice.
We know that she has found a place full of sun and warmth and love in many hearts.”
