“MasterChef Australia” host Jock Zonfrillo has died at age 46.
The award-winning chef’s tragic death was revealed by Australian television network Network 10 on the same day the latest season of “MasterChef” was due to air.
Zonfrillo — from Glasgow, Scotland — was found dead at a house in Melbourne in the early hours of Monday morning, the BBC reported. His death isn’t being treated as suspicious, according to Victoria Police.
The star’s family said in a statement: “For those who crossed his path, became his mate, or were lucky enough to be his family, keep this proud Scot in your hearts when you have your next whisky,” adding their hearts were “shattered.”
Zonfrillo is survived by his wife, Lauren Fried, and his four children.
Network 10 and Endemol Shine Australia are deeply shocked and saddened at the sudden loss of Jock Zonfrillo, a beloved member of the MasterChef Australia family.
The award-winning chef’s tragic death was revealed by Australian television network Network 10 on the same day the latest season of “MasterChef” was due to air.
Zonfrillo — from Glasgow, Scotland — was found dead at a house in Melbourne in the early hours of Monday morning, the BBC reported. His death isn’t being treated as suspicious, according to Victoria Police.
The star’s family said in a statement: “For those who crossed his path, became his mate, or were lucky enough to be his family, keep this proud Scot in your hearts when you have your next whisky,” adding their hearts were “shattered.”
Zonfrillo is survived by his wife, Lauren Fried, and his four children.
Network 10 and Endemol Shine Australia are deeply shocked and saddened at the sudden loss of Jock Zonfrillo, a beloved member of the MasterChef Australia family.
- 5/1/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Melbourne, May 1 (Ians) Jock Zonfrillo, who was a judge on ‘MasterChef Australia’, died suddenly on the eve of the cooking show’s new series. He was 46.
His death was confirmed according to a statement from Australian broadcaster Network 10, reports cnn.com
The presenter passed away in Melbourne on Sunday, according to the statement, which gave no cause of death.
Zonfrillo joined the popular cooking competition in 2019, and was supposed to star in the premiere of the new series on Monday alongside guest judge British chef Jamie Oliver.
The episode has been pulled from air, Network 10 said in their statement.
Born in Glasgow in 1976, Zonfrillo learned his trade from some of the world’s most celebrated chefs. His career in the kitchen began in the United Kingdom, where he worked in London under chef Marco Pierre White, whom he later credited with saving his life.
Zonfrillo had tried heroin as a...
His death was confirmed according to a statement from Australian broadcaster Network 10, reports cnn.com
The presenter passed away in Melbourne on Sunday, according to the statement, which gave no cause of death.
Zonfrillo joined the popular cooking competition in 2019, and was supposed to star in the premiere of the new series on Monday alongside guest judge British chef Jamie Oliver.
The episode has been pulled from air, Network 10 said in their statement.
Born in Glasgow in 1976, Zonfrillo learned his trade from some of the world’s most celebrated chefs. His career in the kitchen began in the United Kingdom, where he worked in London under chef Marco Pierre White, whom he later credited with saving his life.
Zonfrillo had tried heroin as a...
- 5/1/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Jock Zonfrillo, a celebrated chef and a judge on MasterChef Australia, has died. He was 46.
“With completely shattered hearts and without knowing how we can possibly move through life without him, we are devastated to share that Jock passed away yesterday,” said a statement from the Zonfrillo family shared with The Hollywood Reporter. “So many words can describe him, so many stories can be told, but at this time we’re too overwhelmed to put them into words. For those who crossed his path, became his mate, or were lucky enough to be his family, keep this proud Scot in your hearts when you have your next whisky.”
No cause of death was given.
“Network 10 and Endemol Shine Australia are deeply shocked and saddened at the sudden loss of Jock Zonfrillo, a beloved member of the MasterChef Australia family. Jock passed away in Melbourne yesterday,” said a statement from...
“With completely shattered hearts and without knowing how we can possibly move through life without him, we are devastated to share that Jock passed away yesterday,” said a statement from the Zonfrillo family shared with The Hollywood Reporter. “So many words can describe him, so many stories can be told, but at this time we’re too overwhelmed to put them into words. For those who crossed his path, became his mate, or were lucky enough to be his family, keep this proud Scot in your hearts when you have your next whisky.”
No cause of death was given.
“Network 10 and Endemol Shine Australia are deeply shocked and saddened at the sudden loss of Jock Zonfrillo, a beloved member of the MasterChef Australia family. Jock passed away in Melbourne yesterday,” said a statement from...
- 5/1/2023
- by Abid Rahman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jock Zonfrillo, the MasterChef Australia judge and award-winning Scottish chef, has died unexpectedly. He was 46.
His family confirmed his death in a statement: “With completely shattered hearts and without knowing how we can possibly move through life without him, we are devastated to share that Jock passed away yesterday.
“So many words can describe him, so many stories can be told, but at this time we’re too overwhelmed to put them into words. For those who crossed his path, became his mate, or were lucky enough to be in his family, keep this proud Scot in your hearts when you next have a whisky.”
A new season of MasterChef Australia was due to air this week, but has been postponed.
In a statement, Network 10 and Endemol Shine Australia said: “Network 10 and Endemol Shine Australia are deeply shocked and saddened at the sudden loss of Jock Zonfrillo, a beloved...
His family confirmed his death in a statement: “With completely shattered hearts and without knowing how we can possibly move through life without him, we are devastated to share that Jock passed away yesterday.
“So many words can describe him, so many stories can be told, but at this time we’re too overwhelmed to put them into words. For those who crossed his path, became his mate, or were lucky enough to be in his family, keep this proud Scot in your hearts when you next have a whisky.”
A new season of MasterChef Australia was due to air this week, but has been postponed.
In a statement, Network 10 and Endemol Shine Australia said: “Network 10 and Endemol Shine Australia are deeply shocked and saddened at the sudden loss of Jock Zonfrillo, a beloved...
- 5/1/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Jock Zonfrillo, a Scottish TV presenter and former chef, known for his recent role as a judge on “MasterChef Australia,” has died suddenly. He was 46.
Zonfrillo died on April 30 in Melbourne, TV broadcaster Network Ten said in a statement on Monday. No cause of death was disclosed.
The network was due to begin screening a new season of the show with Jamie Oliver as a guest judge. The broadcaster said that “MasterChef Australia” will not air this week.
“With completely shattered hearts and without knowing how we can possibly move through life without him, we are devastated to share that Jock passed away yesterday,” said Zonfrillo’s family in a statement carried as part of a Network Ten news release. “So many words can describe him, so many stories can be told, but at this time we’re too overwhelmed to put them into words. For those who crossed his path,...
Zonfrillo died on April 30 in Melbourne, TV broadcaster Network Ten said in a statement on Monday. No cause of death was disclosed.
The network was due to begin screening a new season of the show with Jamie Oliver as a guest judge. The broadcaster said that “MasterChef Australia” will not air this week.
“With completely shattered hearts and without knowing how we can possibly move through life without him, we are devastated to share that Jock passed away yesterday,” said Zonfrillo’s family in a statement carried as part of a Network Ten news release. “So many words can describe him, so many stories can be told, but at this time we’re too overwhelmed to put them into words. For those who crossed his path,...
- 5/1/2023
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
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