The cooking world has actually lost a star.
MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo passed away on April 30 at age 46, the program’s network verified. A cause of death has yet to be exposed.
“Network 10 and Endemol Shine Australia are deeply stunned and saddened at the abrupt loss of Jock Zonfrillo, a precious member of the MasterChef Australia household,” a declaration shared to Paramount ANZ’s site on May 1 read. “Jock passed away in Melbourne yesterday.”
Zonfrillo’s household likewise assessed their heartbreak in the middle of his abrupt death.
“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 liked ones composed in another declaration. “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.”
Their declaration concluded, “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.”
