Guy Fieri Honors Late Friend Carl Ruiz on Birthday

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Guy Fieri just dropped a heartfelt Instagram tribute to his late friend and food network

star, Carl Ruiz, on what would have been his 51st, birthday April 4th.

The post featured a beach photo of Ruiz chilling on a throne-like chair in a pinstripe apron,

shades on, towel and drink in hand, looking straight at.

The camera with that signature smile.

Fieri called him the one and only chef, Carl the Cuban, and said they all miss him, brother.

This is part of Fieri's ongoing tradition to honor Ruiz, who passed at age 44, back

in 2019.

He also posted on the anniversary of Ruiz's death last September 21st, recreating a classic

photo of the chef in a fur coat on a mountain, striking a pose with a cigar.

Fieri does the same in front of his house, keeping that energy alive.

Fieri's and fellow chefs flooded the comments with love.

Food blogger, Kathy McCord, hit it with forever hearts, tournament of champions winner, Tiffany

Faison, send hard hands, and others praise Fieri for, celebrating Ruiz every year.

It's clear the guy left a big mark on everyone.

Fieri's been consistent, like last year on Ruiz's would-be 50th, sharing a carousel

of picks including edited magazine covers, family shots with, birthday cake and Ruiz

on a mechanical bowl.

But after the loss, Fieri called him a one and a hundred million friend, whose laugh

and cooking talent lit up the world.

Ruiz died from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, that build up in the arteries blocking

blood flow.

Through these tributes, Fieri keeps his brother's spirit cooking in our hearts, reminding

us to celebrate the ones who make life flavorful.