Gov. John Bel Edwards issued the following statement on the passing of legendary chef Leah Chase.
Gov. Edwards said:
“Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of our dear friend. Leah Chase led a remarkable life as a wife, mother, grandmother and trailblazing entrepreneur who believed in treating everyone with dignity and respect. She never met a stranger and used her love of cooking and feeding others to help advance the fight for equality and justice for everyone during one of the most difficult struggles in our nation’s history. Leah has left an indelible imprint on the city she loved, our state and nation. She will forever be known as the Queen of Creole Cuisine. Donna and I send our prayers and condolences to her family, friends and all who were blessed by her life.“
