RIP Dr. John Talbott

[weinoo]

John passed away on November 29, 2023.

 

John hadn't been here for quite some time, but that doesn't mean he wasn't writing about food on his blog; mostly about his beloved Paris.  I'd missed him on our last two trips to Paris, as he was unable to continue living there over the last few years, starting when the pandemic started. His advice was always welcome and kind.  And I'm proud to say that he would ask me for advice, when he was coming to NYC for a visit, conference, whatever.

 

His daughter posted this on his Facebook page:

 

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It is with a heavy heart that I share that my dad, John Talbott, died peacefully at home yesterday, surrounded by family. I was lucky enough to spend the past 3 weeks with him and my mom as we neared this transition. He had a tremendous professional life, making a difference for the chronically mentally ill; he taught me by example, how to work hard and give my best effort. But at the end, when asked about his proudest accomplishments, he said they were his family. A true reminder to all of us about what is important.

Love you Daddy! Thank you for being my dad, sharing your wisdom, always ready to answer a question or talk through a problem, taking us around the world, gifting us the love of good food, and being a loving grandfather to my children.

 

 

RIP, my friend.

 

Edited December 1, 2023 by weinoo (log)

[donk79]

Thank you for sharing,  weinoo.  Another reminder that it is the people who make this space, and how precious they can be to us.  So glad for your friendship, and sorry for your loss.

[Kim Shook]

Thank you so much for letting us know, @weinoo.  I've missed him here at eG - he was such a generous person and great writer.

 

[Dave the Cook]

51 minutes ago, Kim Shook said:

I've missed him here at eG - he was such a generous person and great writer.

 

Agreed. RIP, John.

[weinoo]

John's obit in the NY Times...unpaywalled click.

[Kim Shook]

What a remarkable man he was.  

[Dr. Teeth]

I’m just stunned.   I never connected him to his egullet identity.   He was an absolute giant in behavioral health and a force for good.  What a loss.