Tragedy as chef Gaby Bainy dies at Matso's Broome Brewery
A talented chef and musician has tragically died while on shift at a popular brewery.
Gaby Bainy suffered a heart attack while working at Matso's Brewery Broome, in northern Western Australia, on Tuesday night.
Paramedics were called to the business about 9.25pm, where they found Bainy unconscious.
He was rushed to Broome Hospital but sadly could not be revived.
Bainy, a father-of-one, was a beloved chef who worked at various venues across the state.
He was also a gifted musician who was the guitarist for Melbourne band The Mighty Kings.
His death came just two days after his 52nd birthday.
His longtime partner Caroline Fenech told 7NEWS.com.au they met a decade ago while both working at Eco Beach Resort in Broome.
In the years since, the pair travelled around Australia and the globe making memories, but Broome has always held a special place in their hearts.
Fenech said Bainy's goal was to 'always make people happy'. He constantly cracked jokes to make others laugh, and he would always try to 'make the positive out of anything'.
'He was a big man with a big soul and a big heart,' Fenech said.
'He was someone who was always positive. He always went to work or came home with a big smile.
'He always put everyone before himself.
'He was the perfect man.'
Bainy, alongside friends Don Giovinazzo and Deryl Watson, formed band The Runaway Boys in the early 1990s, playing gigs around Melbourne before disbanding then reuniting under the name The Mighty Kings in 2013.
In a statement on Thursday, the band announced with 'a heavy heart' the 'original Mighty King' had passed away.
'We are all very sad and miss him very much,' the band said.
'Without him there would be no Mighty Kings band and the friendships we've made along the way.
'He brought the best of us together. A true gentleman and always had a big heart and time for everyone. Gaby will be truly missed.'
Loved ones have also flocked online to pay tribute to the hospitality worker, remembering him as 'talented' and 'kind'.
'Hard to believe such a great bloke is gone ... I am feeling a great sense of loss,' one friend wrote.
'Thanks for being the kindest and nicest person
'You will be missed but not forgotten.'
Another said: 'Gaby was such a lovely guy and so talented.'
'May he rest in peace.'
Fenech said Bainy worked at Matso's Brewery on and off over the past 10 years as they travelled and returned to Broome.
The venue confirmed the sad news on Facebook on Tuesday night and announced it would be shut on Wednesday to offer support to staff.
The brewery, known for its signature ginger beer, is a popular destination for tourists visiting the holiday town.
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