MasterChef star Jock Zonfrillo dies age 46 leaving a wife and two children on the eve of the show’s new season – as the show is cancelled for the week: ‘Completely shattered hearts’
MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo died in Melbourne on Sunday at age 46.
The Scottish-Australian chef and restaurateur became a host of the popular Channel 10 cooking show in 2019 alongside Andy Allen and Melissa Leong.
Zonfrillo is survived by his third wife, Lauren Fried, and his four children: Ava and Sophia, from his first marriage, and Alfie and Isla, with Fried.
‘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,’ his family said in a statement on Monday.
‘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.’
They continued: ‘We implore you to please let us grieve privately as we find a way to navigate through this, and find space on the other side to celebrate our irreplaceable husband, father, brother, son and friend.’
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MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo died on Sunday at the age of 46
