Hugo Dias de Castro, chef at restaurant O Pastus, in Paço de Arcos, who was awarded a Michelin star this year, has died at the age of 34.

The news was announced today on Instagram.

"I have lost my best friend. My companion. We are living through sad and superb moments", writes Anna Karen Fuentes. "We will be closed but we will return on Friday to continue the legacy that Hugo left us, I will maintain the origin and flavors that he taught me so well. Let's continue to celebrate life, although it's not easy, we'll be able to move forward. See you one day, my great love."