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BREAKING: Russell Crowe’s former personal chef is found dead, leaving behind wife and young son

So tragic. - by Amy Sinclair
  • 08 Feb 2019

A leading Sydney chef who cooked for Russell Crowe and James Packer has been found dead in his cafe, leaving behind a wife and six-year-old son.

Justin Bull, 46, was found dead at Huxton's cafe in Sydney’s Bronte this morning. Police confirm they are not treating his death as suspicious. 

BREAKING: Russell Crowe’s former personal chef is found dead, leaving behind wife and young son
Image: Getty

Justin once toured the world as personal chef to the two Aussie stars, and was also head chef for the NSW State of Origin team last year. 

The acclaimed chef was also a guest on Seven’s The Morning Show and is often snapped with leading Aussie celebrities - including Jimmy Barnes - on Instagram. 

Speaking of his connection to the A-list stars and the NRL, Justin told the Sydney Morning Herald: 'I travelled the world with Packer and Crowe but I first started as an apprentice at Panthers Leagues Club in 1991 when Penrith won their first comp.’

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Russell Crowe's former personal chef, Justin Bull, was tragically found dead this morning.

Image: Huxton's at Bronte/Facebook
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The acclaimed chef was found in his Bronte cafe, Huxton's.

Image: Getty

Justin and Russell have remained close friends, with the Gladiator star even tweeting for his chef pal when Huxton’s was robbed last December. 

Sharing CCTV footage of the break-in, Russell made a call-out asking if people recognised the thieves. 

Justin said it was his time working for Russell and media magnate James that shaped his career. 

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The chef was also friends with singer Jimmy Barnes.

Image: Jimmy Barnes/Instagram
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Justin was a regular on Seven's The Morning Show as well.

Image: Huxton's at Bronte/Facebook

'The great thing I learnt from working for and spending time around people like James Packer is that they woke up every day with a fire in their bellies to be better each day,’ he told the Sunday Telegraph.

'They knew exactly what they wanted and worked bloody hard to get it.'

Justin went on to start up Huxton’s with his wife, one of the most popular cafes on Sydney’s affluent eastern suburbs. And in a tragic twist, only two months ago he spoke of his desire to pass on his love of cooking to his young son. 

'My boy Felix loves cooking and helping in the kitchen and I try to teach him as much as I can,' he said.

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