MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo passes away at 46

Celebrity chef and author Jock Zonfrillo who was one of the judges of MasterChef Australia, passed away at the age of 46.

His death was confirmed by his family in a statement that read, “our irreplaceable husband, father, brother, son and friend” died on Sunday in Melbourne.

“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,” read the statement.

The cause of his sudden demise is not yet known.

MasterChef Australia’s new season was due to premiere on Monday, but it has been stalled for now.

Mr Zonfrillo is survived by his wife and four children.
Born in Scotland, developed interest in cooking at a very early age. At the age of 15 he is said to have joined the luxury Scottish resort, The Turnberry Hotel, to become its youngest apprentice. He then moved to work with Michelin-starred British chef Marco Pierre White.

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