He had a well-documented struggle with drugs and has previously spoken about his addiction to heroin.
He had been in the food industry since he was 12 and aged 17, he was working in one of Marco Pierre White's restaurants. He moved to Australia and opened two restaurants - one of which was named one of the best places to eat in the world. Jock was born Glasgow to an Italian father and a Scottish mother, with his upbringing inspiring his love of food. Nigella Lawson also wrote: "My deepest, deepest sympathies and much love to Jock’s family and friends.
Sending all my love to Lauren and the family in this difficult time Gx". I truly enjoyed the time we spent together on MasterChef in Australia. Gordon Ramsay tweeted: "Saddened by the devastating news of Jock Zonfrillo's passing. Jock Zonfrillo's family have paid tribute to him after his sudden death at the age of 46 (Image: Sam Tabone/Getty Images) If you can't see the sign up link below, click here.
It has been reported that Victoria Police found his body at around 2am on Monday after they were called amid concerns for the TV judge's welfare. It is not known how Jock died but his death is not being treated as suspicious. MasterChef Australia will not air this week." However, a decision has been made to postpone the launch of the show in wake of Jock's death.Ī tweet from the show's official Twitter account read: "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. MasterChef Australia's 15th season was due to air tonight. He had a wife called Lauren and four children - Ava, Sophia, Alfie and Isla. Mirror Online reports that Jock had a restaurant in Australia which was highly popular before it shut in 2020. Read more: Dr Michael Mosley names the 'anti-ageing' foods we should be eating daily 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." "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.
Paying tribute to Jock, his family wrote: "With completely shattered hearts and without knowing how we can possible move through life without him, we are devastated to share that Jock passed away yesterday. The 46-year-old died just before the latest season of MasterChef Australia was due to air and his family confirmed his death in a statement on social media. Tributes have flooded in for Scotsman Jock Zonfrillo who was a judge on MasterChef Australia. A British chef who was a judge on MasterChef has tragically died.
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