Darryl Robinson Dies: Former Cooking Channel Mixologist Was 50

Darryl Robinson, former host of the Cooking Channel show "Drink Up" and a star celebrity mixologist, was found dead in his New York City apartment early Wednesday morning. He was 50.

Law enforcement officials told the New York Daily News that a friend of Robinson's called police to report they were concerned about the nationally recognized bartender. Officers who responded to his Bedford-Stuyvesant apartment around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday found the TV host dead and face down on the bed.

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There was no sign of foul play or obvious trauma and police found no drugs or drug paraphernalia at the scene, according to the New York Post.

Robinson hosted "Drink Up" back in 2010, but the Cooking Channel still airs reruns of the show, which featured his creative concoctions.

The medical examiner's office is working to determine a cause of death.

Fans of Robinson took to Twitter to mourn the loss of the man they called "Dr. Mixologist."

My heart breaks to hear about the passing of wonderful man & Dr mixologist, Darryl Robinson. With deep condolences pic.twitter.com/SDPPiJLBwC

— Peggy Kotsopoulos (@bevibranthealth) February 6, 2014

So sad. Bed-Stuy and New York have lost a giant. @VodouBar's celebrity mixologist Darryl Robinson has left us. RIP. https://t.co/sOoLtJ9fcy

— Performative Ally (@KMBTweets) February 5, 2014

RIP to my dear friend Darryl Robinson, aka Dr. Mixologist. You were a bright and shining light. Missing you already....

— tanyakersey (@tanyakersey) February 5, 2014

Today is a very sad day for all of us. Our dear friend and celebrity mixologist Darryl Robinson has passed away.... http://t.co/ztIu8l01Qk

— Vodou Bar (@VodouBar) February 5, 2014

Truly heartbroken to learn that mixologist Darryl Robinson has died. At all times, a consummate gentleman. http://t.co/rxCbgwMKAJ

— Elva I. Ramirez (@elvainadine) February 5, 2014

Lost friend & colleague Darryl Robinson today. He was a force of nature: talented, generous & kind. RIP. Miss you, D! http://t.co/s87NAMAFGm

— Michael Green (@mgwine) February 5, 2014

So devastated by this news of Darryl Robinson. I only met him once, but he was brilliant and so passionate. http://t.co/eBbpqVl4Zm

— Sara Kay (@TheEpicEpicure) February 5, 2014

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