Chef Damodaran famous as chef Damu Passed away at age 72 after several health issues.
He is famous as Cook with comali judge and also padma Shri Award winner and familiar to Tamil Audience.

His life is more struggle at starting phase, as Dishwasher to a famous chef of Tamil Nadu. Also he brings pride to Tamilnadu through his Padma Shri Award and also holding Guinness World Record.
He was the first Indian chef to earn a PhD in Hotel Management, from the University of Madras (earlier known as the University of Chennai).
He ddisappear after Cook with Comali Season 6 Semifinal due to hip fracture and knee surgery.
His death is severe loss to cooking world and also Tamil television viewers. He remembered for his achievements and cooking skills forever.