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Paula Deen has shut down two of her restaurants

The former Food Network star announced the closure of both The Chicken Box and The Lady & Sons — her "flagship" eatery — on Friday, Aug. 1

"Thank you for all the great memories and for your loyalty over the past 36 years," Deen wrote in a statement

Paula Deen has announced that two of her eateries — including her "flagship restaurant" — have abruptly closed their doors for good.

On Friday, Aug. 1, the former Food Network star, 78, revealed on both Facebook and her official website that The Lady & Sons, her decades-old Savannah, Georgia restaurant, has ceased operation along with her nearby restaurant, The Chicken Box.

"Hey, y’all, my sons and I made the heartfelt decision that Thursday, July 31st, was the last day of s

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