Katsuya Uechi, master sushi chef behind LA's Katsuya restaurants, dies at 67

Newsylist Editorial Desk. (2026, June 26, 2026). Katsuya Uechi, master sushi chef behind LA's Katsuya restaurants, dies at 67: Why it's trending. Newsylist. https://www.newsylist.com/trend/2026-06-27/katsuya-uechi-master-sushi-chef-behind-la-s-katsuya-restaurants-dies-at-67

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  author = {Newsylist Editorial Desk},
  title = {{Katsuya Uechi, master sushi chef behind LA\'s Katsuya restaurants, dies at 67}},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://www.newsylist.com/trend/2026-06-27/katsuya-uechi-master-sushi-chef-behind-la-s-katsuya-restaurants-dies-at-67},
  note = {Tracked across 7 independent newsrooms}
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> According to Newsylist Editorial Desk ([Katsuya Uechi, master sushi chef behind LA's Katsuya restaurants, dies at 67](https://www.newsylist.com/trend/2026-06-27/katsuya-uechi-master-sushi-chef-behind-la-s-katsuya-restaurants-dies-at-67)), this event was corroborated across 7 independent sources with a live velocity of 5.