Howard Kleinberg dies at age 46

Howard Kleinberg competed on the third season of 'Top Chef'

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He is an alum of the cooking show

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This news was announced by The Bravo show on Twitter.

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The tweet read,"The #TopChef family is saddened to learn about the

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unexpected passing of Howard Kleinberg from season three.

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Howie’s passion for cooking filled so many

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and our deepest sympathy goes out to his family and friends,"

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The cause of death was heart attack.

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