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- Bobby Flay Planted a Tree in His Yard in Honor of His Late Cat: 'Miss You, Nacho'</p>
<p>Erin ClackJuly 5, 2025 at 4:30 AM</p>
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<p>Bobby Flay and his cat Nacho in 2015; a tree planted in Nacho's honor</p>
<p>Bobby Flay shared a video on Instagram on July 3 showing off the tree he planted in his yard in honor of his late cat, Nacho</p>
<p>The Food Network star announced the news of Nacho's death on social media in October 2023</p>
<p>At the time, Flay wrote, "Nacho had a magic about him that was truly special"</p>
<p>Bobby Flay is sharing the special way he has kept his late cat Nacho's memory alive.</p>
<p>The Food Network star, 60, shared a video on Instagram on Thursday, July 3, to show fans the tree he planted in his yard in honor of his beloved pet. Over footage of the tree, he wrote, "I planted a tree for Nacho… It's surrounded by orange flowers."</p>
<p>He then panned the camera to give a close-up look at the tree's branches to show flower buds, which he said "bloom every summer." At the base of the tree, Flay placed a plaque featuring an image of Nacho — who was 9 years old when he died — and the message, "In Loving Memory of Nacho Flay."</p>
<p>"Though Nacho crossed the Rainbow Bridge, His Magic Was Truly Special," the memorial message continued. "Rest Peacefully. Forever In Our Hearts."</p>
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<p>Flay announced the sad news of Nacho's death on Instagram in October 2023, sharing a photo of the Orange Maine Coon perched on his shoulder. "It is with an absolute broken heart that I report Nacho has passed away peacefully," the celebrity chef began his lengthy caption.</p>
<p>"I usually don't post private family business but I truly believe he was everyone's cat in some way. Nacho had a magic about him that was truly special. He came into my life when I needed him most and brought joyful moment after joyful moment to my household," he continued.</p>
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<p>A plaque placed at the base of a tree planted in honor of Bobby Flay's cat Nacho</p>
<p>Flay went on to share how his pet inspired the creation of his cat food line.</p>
<p>"As any cat parent will tell you, the communication between you and your kitty is real and Nacho's inclusiveness in our home inspired me to create something that would nourish cats everywhere," he wrote. "At the moment my only soothing thought is knowing his likeness and legacy will live on forever through Made by Nacho."</p>
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<p>Bobby Flay and his cat Nacho in 2015</p>
<p>Flay concluded the post by encouraging fellow animal owners to "give your pets an extra long hug today and please say a short prayer for Nacho," noting, "They mean so much to all of us."</p>
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<p>In 2017, when he posed with Nacho for PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive issue, Flay shared the interesting detail that Nacho was "doglike for a cat." He explained that "he's incredibly affectionate with me and will follow you around like a dog would."</p>
<p>He also proudly revealed that Nacho was a "food connoisseur."</p>
<p>"He's always with me when I'm cooking. If I make a piece of striped bass, I'll cook the end for him as a little treat," Flay told PEOPLE.</p>
<p>Up until his death in 2023, Nacho's antics and adventures were chronicled on his own Instagram account, run by Flay. The Bobby at Home cookbook author shared clips of the cat hanging out on the kitchen counter while Flay whipped up a tasty treat.</p>
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<p>Bobby Flay and his cat Nacho</p>
<p>Nacho could also be seen playing with Flay's other cat, Stella Flay, a white and brindle Maine Coon. He even shared his predictions for which team would win the Super Bowl.</p>
<p>Just days before his death, Nacho celebrated his ninth birthday with a little family celebration. At the time, Flay shared a post on Nacho's account from Stella that said: "This is Stella logging in to wish my big brother a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! You are most certainly the sunshine of our lives! Thanks for being the best friend and mentor and partner in crime. We love you, Nach!"</p>
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