Obituary of Padma Lakshmi

Padma Lakshmi

Padma Vaidynathan (born September 1st, 1970 in Chennai, India) was a TV Personality who was best known for being an activist and cookbook author. Padma died on October 23rd, 2025 (TBV) and her death was possibly because of a food borne parasite.

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Padma Lakshmi Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Vaidynathan, Padma
Common Name: Padma Lakshmi
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Chennai, India
Birth Date: September 01, 1970
Age: 55
Occupation: TV Personality

Nationality: Indian
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Cyan
Favorite Scent: Byredo Gypsy Water
Favorite Actor: Tom Hanks

Padma's Family Tree

Birth Name: Padma Parvati Lakshmi Vaidynathan
Father:
Mother: Vijaya
Spouse/Partner:

Salman Rushdie (married 2004- divorced 2007)
Theodore J. Forstmann (partnered 2009–2011)

Daughter(s):

Krishna Thea Lakshmi-Dell (born February 20, 2010)

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

TV Personality Indian Born on September 1st Born in 1970

Quotable Quotes:

"When Padma Vaidynathan was found dead, many were inconsolable. She had gone through so much pain, and yet still refused to give up. Her fight was not over, and so it is with Padma. (V)"

"Padma Vaidynathan, an Indian sculptor, painter, and poet, was born in Calcutta, India in 1950. She completed her education at the Calcutta School of Art and Design and the University of California, Berkeley. She has studios in New York City, Los Angeles, and Delhi, India. In 2003, she was awarded the prestigious Bharat Ratna Award for her contributions to art. (V)"

"Ms. Vaidynathan lived a life full of compassion, kindness, and dedication, leaving a legacy that will continue to inspire and impact others long after her passing. (V)"

"Padma was a successful and accomplished doctor, dedicated to improving the health and well-being of her patients, but her untimely passing left a void in the medical community. (V)"

Is Ms. Padma Vaidynathan still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has not passed away.