Overview

• Gianna Buzzetta, a 26-year-old executive pastry chef, died on March 24, 2025, after being struck by a falling rock while hiking Makaleha Falls Trail in Kauai, Hawaii, with her boyfriend.
• Her boyfriend, Connor Quinton, pulled her from the water after the accident and ran three miles to seek help due to lack of cell service.
• Buzzetta was airlifted to Wilcox Medical Center and later transferred to Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu, where she passed away with her parents by her side.
• An online fundraiser for her family has raised over $44,500, and her restaurant, Jeune et Jolie, plans to host a memorial dinner to honor her memory and support her family.
• Buzzetta, a key contributor to her restaurant's three Michelin stars, is remembered as a talented and hardworking chef who touched the lives of her colleagues, family, and friends.