Monday 21 November 2011

Padma Lakshmi

Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi is mourning the death of her longtime lover, Theodore Forstmann, who passed away from brain cancer on Sunday at the age of 71, RadarOnline.com has learned.Theodore “Teddy” Forstmann has died. The philanthropist and well known business leader died at the age of 71. Forstmann was romantically linked with Top Chef host, Padma Lakshmi. It was recently reported that the couple was happily dating.

The New York Times added that Forstmann had been diagnosed with brain cancer.

People reported the news early this afternoon. The billionaire was never married to Lakshmi, but the couple dated for the past few years. The couple made headlines when Lakshmi gave birth to a baby girl, Krishna in February of 2010. Forstmann was not the father of Lakshmi’s child. (Venture capitalist Adam Dell was later revealed as the father.) Lakshmi is currently in a custody battle over Krishna with Dell.

Forstmann had also been linked the Princess Diana in many accounts.

Condolences have been expressed all throughout the Wall Street and business community in regards to the news of Forstmann’s death. Forstmann was known for investing in companies ranging from Gulfstream Aerospace to Dr. Pepper.

Forstmann is survived by his two sons, Siya and Everest. Forstmann is also survived by his four sibilings, Anthony, John, Marina and Elissa.

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