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The French-born White House pastry chef Roland Mesnier, who created treats for five US presidents, passed away at the age of 78.
Mesnier was initially hired in 1979 during the administration of Jimmy Carter and retired in 2004 under that of George W. Bush.
The White House Historical Association stated on its website that he passed away on Friday "after a brief illness."
During his 27 years at the White House, Mesnier reportedly claimed that he never served the same dish twice.
Before joining the crew of the presidential palace, Mesnier, who began his career in a small French town restaurant, established his reputation in opulent hotels in Bermuda, Hamburg, London, and Bermuda, according to the BBC.
He supposedly won Rosalynn Carter's trust by promising to concentrate on lighter desserts like
“I have such fond memories of Chef Mesnier,” former first lady Hillary Clinton tweeted.
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute said Mesnier’s “passion, commitment, and love for his work will always be remembered”.
Mesnier said he aimed to bring brief escapism to those living in the White House.
“If I could take away that pressure for five minutes, then I did my job,” he once told the Canadian Press.
“That was my role in the White House, to put a smile on the face of the first family.”
✍️✍️✍️ ✍️“feel free to disagree in the comments 👀 ☝️👆 & let JAIYEORIE know what U think!” 📎 COMMENTS 👈👉✍️🤳 DROP YOUR OPINIONS ✍️✍️✍️I have such fond memories of Chef Mesnier. He loved making people smile with his beautiful creations, including his famous gingerbread houses at Christmas. He will be missed! https://t.co/bH7D3EYUZa pic.twitter.com/ZArekMMo6r
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) August 27, 2022
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