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Larry Stone, a longtime friend and sommelier who once worked for Trotter, said doctors had advised the chef years ago not to fly or exert himself but that Trotter was determined to remain active. Trotter traveled extensively and operated his namesake Charlie Trotter's restaurant, one of the nation's most famous, until the summer of 2012. When Trotter closed the restaurant, he said he planned to study philosophy. Stone said he believed Trotter's health also played a role. "He didn't like the idea (of closing) but ... it was taking a toll and he needed to release himself from the restaurant and take a break," said Stone. "We were all concerned about him."
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