Food Network Stars Support Justin Warner After Devastating Family Loss
What To Know
- Justin Warner announced the passing of his beloved dog, Kewpie, receiving heartfelt condolences from Food Network colleagues and fans.
- Justin’s wife, Brooke, also shared a touching tribute to Kewpie on Instagram, with many supporters expressing sympathy and recalling fond memories of the dog.
- Justin Warner rose to fame after winning Food Network Star in 2012 and has published cookbooks and appeared on multiple shows in the years since.
Justin Warner is feeling the love from his Food Network family after a tragic family loss.
On Monday, November 17, the former Food Network Star winner announced via Instagram that his beloved dog, Kewpie, had died. “It’s with heavy heart that I announce the peaceful passing of an iconic dog, Kewpie,” Warner wrote alongside a sweet photo of his late pup. “Wherever her next destination is, it will be a better place for it.”
He continued, “She will be ever so sorely missed by [my wife, Brooke Warner] and myself but also by so many people she made smile over the years.”
Several of Justin’s Food Network colleagues offered their condolences in the post’s comments. “So sorry for your loss! Love and strength! 💖💖,” Maneet Chauhan wrote, while Mei Lin added, “Im soooooo sorry Justin. I know kewpie was so loved and I’m so glad to have met her. ❤️❤️❤️.”
Jet Tila shared, “Noooooo. I’m so sorry brother. I’m grateful to have had a tiny bit of time with that sweet soul.” In a comment of her own, Stephanie Izard said, “So sorry to hear. Was so happy to meet Kewpie a couple months ago 💕.”
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Fans also sent their own well-wishes to Justin and his family. “I’m so glad you had her in your lives as long as you did, and I know she loved every day with you and yours. I’m so sorry, Justin,” one person commented.” Another added, “Sorry guys, losing dog friends is the worst.”
“Condolences to you and your family, Chef 😢🐾🐾,” someone else shared. A different user posted, “I’m sorry. It’s really hard to lose a furry family member. They add so much joy to our lives.”
Justin’s wife, Brooke, posted her own tribute to Kewpie via Instagram on Monday. “The greatest road dog there ever was,” she wrote alongside photos of Kewpie as a puppy to her final years. “Love you forever Kewpie Boo-boo Bear 🤍🤍🤍.”
In the comments of Brooke’s post, one person wrote, “I’m so sorry Brooke! Sweet silly Kewpie. That pup saw so much of the world – a dog life well lived ❤️❤️❤️.” Another user commented, “I’m so sorry for your loss, Brooke. Sending all the love, hugs, and positive vibes ❤️🩷.”
A self-taught chef, Justin rose to fame after winning Season 8 of Food Network Star in 2012. He published his first cookbook, The Laws of Cooking: And How to Break Them, in 2015, and has since appeared on several Food Network shows, including Guy’s Grocery Games, Cutthroat Kitchen, and Tournament of Champions. Justin also hosted the Marvel digital series Marvel Eat the Universe and released Marvel Eat the Universe: The Official Cookbook in 2020.
Justin and Brooke tied the knot in 2015 and welcomed their son, Wyatt, in January 2023. “My sweet son. Happy birthday to you. I’ve learned more in your two years than in the last 38,” Justin wrote in a sweet birthday tribute for his son via Instagram on January 6. “Thank you for being my buddy, my teacher, and my kid. Congratulations, @maustalk for being the best mom for two years running. You are the @new_era8 of mothers and the squad leader we need. To many, many more.”
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