Fatima Ali passed away on Jan. 25 at the age of 29 after battling a rare form of cancer, according to The New York Times.
When the news of her death broke, there was an outpouring of social media posts remembering the chef, a contestant on the 15th season of television show "Top Chef."
We have a sad update to someone we featured in our #NoteToSelf series: 29-year-old Chef Fatima Ali has passed away after battling cancer.
— CBS This Morning (@CBSThisMorning) January 26, 2019
The following video originally aired in November 2018.
Rest in peace, @cheffati. https://t.co/JNVzogTroI pic.twitter.com/CHFOE27DeQ
Goodbye lil’ sis. One of our brightest stars has fallen from the sky.... I have no words, but here are some of hers: “I dream of being better. I dream of being myself again, but I know I’ll never quite be the same, and that’s okay. I look forward to meeting that woman one day.” pic.twitter.com/JThpUIbtk7
— Padma Lakshmi (@PadmaLakshmi) January 26, 2019
We are deeply saddened to hear the news that Fatima Ali lost her courageous battle with cancer. Our thoughts are with her family at this time. People not only fell in love with her cooking, but fell in love with her personality and heart. pic.twitter.com/pKoZG7BDIk
— Bravo's Top Chef (@BravoTopChef) January 25, 2019
My heart is heavy today with news of the beautiful @cheffati passing away from her battle with cancer this morning. I’m at a loss right now of how much this sucks but grateful she’s no longer in pain. God is gaining another angel today and heaven will … https://t.co/7YoUz9J0C3 pic.twitter.com/xkbD7wJsyE
— Brother Luck (@chefbrotherluck) January 25, 2019
I’m struggling to accept your passing. You had so much more to offer. However, there’s one thing I know for sure #god now has another #angel. You are truly an #inspiration. Your strength has taught me so much. #queen @cheffati forever @bravotopchef #family pic.twitter.com/qV8vFNFhoa
— Chef Tu David Phu (@ChefTuDavidPhu) January 25, 2019
It’s with a heavy heart we say goodbye to Fatima Ali today, as she has lost her battle with cancer. I will miss you Fati, and you will be in my heart forever. I’ll always remember the great times we had, especially our interview during the tailgating e… https://t.co/GYTQWMwfvT pic.twitter.com/72uWNxL3g8
— Bruce Kalman (@chefbkalman) January 25, 2019
