India, Oct. 23 -- Christa Orecchio, a popular nutritionist and author, has passed away, her team announced in a statement on social media on Wednesday. Orecchio, who described herself as a "clinical and holistic" nutritionist on her official website, gained popularity with her many books on nutrition and appearances on TV shows talking about the subject.

"It is with an unbearably heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of our dear friend, Christa Orecchio," the announcement-cum-obituary shared across her social media handles.

"Her passing leaves an immeasurable void, one that will be profoundly felt by the vast community she built with love, intention and light."

A cause of death was not immediately revealed.

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