Hollywood stars have joined figures from the food world in paying tribute to chef Bill Granger, who has died aged 54. The restaurateur, chef and food writer “died peacefully in hospital” in London on Christmas Day, according to a statement from his family. Fellow Australian Hugh Jackman made a joint statement with his former partner Deborah-Lee Furness, saying on Instagram: “We are devastated to hear the news of Bill’s passing. His talent, his joie de vivre, the way he brought people together, and his commitment to family were inspiring.” Jackman’s fellow actor Gwyneth Paltrow also replied to the Granger family’s online statement. “Oh my goodness, this is so heartbreaking! Love to you all,” she wrote. Actor Richard E Grant shared a row of heartbreak emojis while Australian singer and actor Jason Donovan dubbed Granger a “ray of Aussie sunshine”. Subscribe to the Evening Standard: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Evening-Standard for latest breaking news from the UK, US and around the world, plus podcasts and features. Evening Standard on socials: Check out our full video catalog: null Videos, daily editorial and more: https://www.standard.co.uk/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/eveningstandard Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/eveningstandard and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evening.standard