Charlie Trotter was a famous chef named, Outstanding Chef by the James Beard Foundation in 1999. The spectacular, at his craft chef opened up his own restaurant in Chicago, IL in 1987 and has been known for awesome dished every since. Earlier today, Trotter was found in his home unconscious, by his son and then rushed off to Northwestern Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Neighbors said to have seen at least six police cars in front of the cook’s home prior to his wife coming out in hysterics. “My baby’s gone,” yelled Rochelle. Shame! As the cause develops, we’ll keep you filled in. Hit the jump for more.