Celebrity Chef Gianna Buzzetta Killed by Boulder in Hawaii Hiking Accident

Gianna Buzzetta, a 26-year-old executive pastry chef at the Michelin-starred Jeune et Jolie restaurant in Carlsbad, California, tragically died after being struck by a falling boulder while hiking at Makaleha Falls in Kauai, Hawaii, on March 23. Buzzetta was fulfilling a lifelong dream of visiting the waterfall with her boyfriend, Connor Quinton, who frantically sought help after the accident, as there was no cellphone service in the area. Despite being airlifted to a hospital, she succumbed to her injuries the next day, with her family present. Her sudden death has left the culinary community mourning, with her employer describing her as 'super creative, super talented, incredibly hardworking.' Jeune et Jolie announced plans to donate all proceeds from its April 7 service to help cover her medical bills, reflecting the deep impact she had on her colleagues and friends. Her family has set up an online fundraiser to assist with expenses during this difficult time.