Jock Zonfrillo, Australian Chef and Masterchef Judge, Dies at 46: A Tribute
The talented Scottish-Australian chef and MasterChef Australia judge, Jock Zonfrillo, has tragically passed away at the young age of 46 in Melbourne (The Guardian). His family confirmed his death, saying they are “devastated” by the loss (The Guardian, TODAY).
Jock Zonfrillo was a renowned chef, a judge on the popular cooking competition show “MasterChef Australia,” and a father to four children (TODAY). His passing came suddenly on the eve of the new series of MasterChef Australia, according to a statement from the show (CNN).
The show’s network announced the “sudden loss” of Zonfrillo after he was found dead in Melbourne, Australia on Monday (People). His family also confirmed his passing in a statement (CBS News, The Guardian).
As colleagues pay tribute to Jock Zonfrillo, the network weighs when to screen his last MasterChef season (The Guardian). All of Zonfrillo’s final season of MasterChef Australia has been filmed, but it will be edited to add tributes (The Guardian).
In Jock’s honor, his last public online interaction has been revealed (News.com.au). Zonfrillo was an award-winning chef and made an immense impact on the world of cooking and television (NDTV.com).
The new season of the cooking competition has been postponed in the wake of the Scottish chef’s death (Yahoo). As we mourn the passing of Jock Zonfrillo, we celebrate his accomplishments and the joy he brought to food lovers everywhere.
In a world where food is an essential aspect of life and culture, Jock Zonfrillo gave his heart and soul to the kitchen. His unique culinary skills and passion for the craft will be remembered as a testament to his life well-lived.
