# Leah Cohen's Husband Ben Byruch Dies

> Top Chef alum Leah Cohen's husband Ben Byruch, co-founder of Pig and Khao, dies at 44.
- Title: Leah Cohen's Husband Ben Byruch Dies · E! Online | Shortify
- Summary: Top Chef alum Leah Cohen's husband Ben Byruch, co-founder of Pig and Khao, dies at 44. leah cohen, ben byruch, pig and khao · reported by E! Online.
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- Source: E! Online — https://eonline.com/news/1438121/top-chef-alum-leah-cohens-husband-ben-byruch-dead-at-44
- Published: 2026-11-14T15:56:58+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: leah cohen, ben byruch, pig and khao, top chef, restaurant, death, entertainment, celebrity
## Ben Byruch's Death
Ben Byruch, a restaurateur and husband to Top Chef alum Leah Cohen, dies at 44.
## Family Statement
Leah Cohen's family shared a statement on Instagram about Ben's death.
## Co-Founder of Pig and Khao
Ben Byruch co-founded Pig and Khao with Leah Cohen.
## Relationship Timeline
Leah Cohen married Ben Byruch in July 2016, and they have two sons: Carter and Baker.
## Recent Hawaii Trip
Leah Cohen shared a recent Hawaii trip with family on Instagram before Ben's death.
## Key takeaway

Top Chef alum Leah Cohen's husband Ben Byruch, co-founder of Pig and Khao, dies at 44.