At a teary memorial service for former Cooking Channel star Darryl Robinson last month, his friends and family found something to laugh about.
"I went to the memorial service thinking I was one of his best friends," recalls publicist Hanna Lee, who gave one of a dozen plus eulogies at the Feb. 21 service.
"But everybody who spoke thought they were Darryl's best friend. I realized he had hundreds of admirers besides me. At a celebration the day after, we were all going around saying, 'You thought you were his best friend? I was!' It was a happy joke."
Robinson's...
"I went to the memorial service thinking I was one of his best friends," recalls publicist Hanna Lee, who gave one of a dozen plus eulogies at the Feb. 21 service.
"But everybody who spoke thought they were Darryl's best friend. I realized he had hundreds of admirers besides me. At a celebration the day after, we were all going around saying, 'You thought you were his best friend? I was!' It was a happy joke."
Robinson's...
- 3/16/2014
- by Liza Hamm
- People.com - TV Watch
At a teary memorial service for former Cooking Channel star Darryl Robinson last month, his friends and family found something to laugh about. "I went to the memorial service thinking I was one of his best friends," recalls publicist Hanna Lee, who gave one of a dozen plus eulogies at the Feb. 21 service. "But everybody who spoke thought they were Darryl's best friend. I realized he had hundreds of admirers besides me. At a celebration the day after, we were all going around saying, 'You thought you were his best friend? I was!' It was a happy joke." Robinson's...
- 3/16/2014
- by Liza Hamm
- PEOPLE.com
Darryl Robinson, Cooking Channel’s resident mixologist, was found dead Wednesday, Feb. 5, in his NYC home. He was 50 years old.
Robinson’s cause of death is unknown and police are currently investigating after finding him dead in the bedroom of his Brooklyn home. When they didn’t hear from him, friends of Robinson called the police. Reports say that there was no evidence of violence or trauma in the home, and the medical examiner is working to determine cause of death.
News of Robinson’s death broke when his personal assistant, Monique Love posted a message on his Facebook announcing his passing. Love also promised fans to keep them informed regarding any plans for a memorial.
Post by Dr Mixologist.
Robinson, also known as Dr Mixologist, hosted a show on the Cooking Channel called Drink Up, which featured his cocktails and various guest chefs.
“At learning of the sad news,...
Robinson’s cause of death is unknown and police are currently investigating after finding him dead in the bedroom of his Brooklyn home. When they didn’t hear from him, friends of Robinson called the police. Reports say that there was no evidence of violence or trauma in the home, and the medical examiner is working to determine cause of death.
News of Robinson’s death broke when his personal assistant, Monique Love posted a message on his Facebook announcing his passing. Love also promised fans to keep them informed regarding any plans for a memorial.
Post by Dr Mixologist.
Robinson, also known as Dr Mixologist, hosted a show on the Cooking Channel called Drink Up, which featured his cocktails and various guest chefs.
“At learning of the sad news,...
- 2/11/2014
- Uinterview
Darryl Robinson, former host of the Cooking Channel’s “Drink Up,” was found dead in his New York apartment on Wednesday. He was 50 years old. Robinson was found face down on his bed in his Brooklyn apartment shortly after midnight, according to police. Robinson’s body showed no immediate signs of trauma, and an investigation into the cause of death is ongoing. See photos: Hollywood’s Notable Deaths of 2014 (Photos) Robinson’s assistant posted a note on his Facebook page confirming the death, where fans been sharing their grief over his untimely passing. “He was full of light and charisma,...
- 2/7/2014
- by L.A. Ross
- The Wrap
Darryl Robinson, former host of Drink Up on the Cooking Channel, was found dead in his Brooklyn apartment. Also called Dr Mixologist, Robinson, 50, known for crafting specialty cocktails from around the world, was discovered Wednesday lying face down on his bed, fully clothed, after a concerned friend called police. Authorities say the cause of death is still pending an autopsy, but there didn't appear to be any signs of forced entry or trauma. "At learning of the sad news, our thoughts go out to Darryl's family & friends," says a Cooking Channel spokesperson. His assistant shared the news with his fans on Facebook,...
- 2/7/2014
- by Stephanie Emma Pfeffer
- PEOPLE.com
Darryl Robinson, who hosted the Cooking Channel's Drink Up program, was discovered dead in his New York City apartment Wednesday.
According to The New York Post, Robinson was found laying face down on his bed, fully clothed, after a concerned friend reached out to police. There were no drugs or drug paraphernalia found in the apartment, the Post reports, and no foul play is suspected.
Pics: Stars We've Lost
He was 50 years old.
"Upon learning of this morning's sad news, our thoughts go out to Darryl's family & friends," the Cooking Channel said in a statement.
According to his bio on Drink Up's website, Robinson's passion was gourmet cocktail-making, and he spent more than a decade honing the craft of mixology, serving as a consultant to many bar and restaurant owners.
Pics: Star Sightings
The show aired in 2010, and still reruns on the channel.
According to The New York Post, Robinson was found laying face down on his bed, fully clothed, after a concerned friend reached out to police. There were no drugs or drug paraphernalia found in the apartment, the Post reports, and no foul play is suspected.
Pics: Stars We've Lost
He was 50 years old.
"Upon learning of this morning's sad news, our thoughts go out to Darryl's family & friends," the Cooking Channel said in a statement.
According to his bio on Drink Up's website, Robinson's passion was gourmet cocktail-making, and he spent more than a decade honing the craft of mixology, serving as a consultant to many bar and restaurant owners.
Pics: Star Sightings
The show aired in 2010, and still reruns on the channel.
- 2/7/2014
- Entertainment Tonight
Darryl Robinson, host of Cooking Channel's Drink Up program, was found dead in his New York City apartment Wednesday. The mixologist, who was an expert at concocting specialty cocktails, was 50 years old. Per NY1 and the New York Post, police responded to a friend's concerned call about Robinson and found no immediate signs of forced entry or trauma. There were no drugs or drug paraphernalia found in the apartment, police said, and the investigation is still ongoing. A medical examiner will determine Robinson's cause of death. No foul play is expected at this time. The Cooking Channel released a statement: "Upon learning of this morning's sad news, our thoughts go out to Darryl's...
- 2/6/2014
- E! Online
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