British MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo had secretly battled bowel cancer for years before he was found dead in a hotel room in Australia on Monday, according to reports. Jock explained that the beads were a special gift from A. Channel 10 confirmed the sad news in a statement. Jock Zonfrillo and his family moved out of their $3,000-a-week Melbourne townhouse to start a new, dream life overseas just weeks ago, it has emerged. “Watching the #MasterChefAU tribute to Jock was heartbreaking, a reminder to embrace life and be kind to each other. His family confirmed his death on Monday, saying “our. May 1, 2023 – 3. Jock Zonfrillo. Credit: AAP. MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo has died suddenly aged 46. It’s our mission to shine a light on Australia’s Indigenous food. A stoush has erupted between the publisher of celebrity chef Jock Zonfrillo’s memoir, Simon & Schuster, and Nine, the publisher of the Sydney Morning Herald and the Age. Award-winning chef and MasterChef Australia host Jock Zonfrillo don die suddenly, at di age of 46. Basque Culinary World Prize. Stuff interviewed chef and MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo in August, 2021 when his memoir,. Barry " Jock " Zonfrillo [1] (4 August 1976 – 30 April 2023) was a Scottish chef, television presenter and restaurateur. MasterChef Australia will air its new season on Sunday, six days after the sudden death of one of its hosts, award-winning chef Jock Zonfrillo. “Four years ago, the three of us stood on a precipice. Lauren made the call from Rome, where the family had moved recently with their two young children. Jock Zonfrillo, the beloved judge on Masterchef Australia has passed away. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Jock Zonfrillo’s wife Lauren shares his ‘perfect day. Jock Zonfrillo's wife Lauren Fried has shared a heartbreaking update to the MasterChef judge's Instagram account one day after updating fans on all the projects he'd been working on in the lead-up to his death last month. Early life. MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo said he received “a billion messages” from fans during Sunday night’s episode and they were asking the same question: What were those beads he was carrying? Social. Earlier in the day on. Jock Zonfrillo, a celebrated chef and a judge on MasterChef Australia, has died. Jock Zonfrillo, award-winning MasterChef Australia judge charmed TV audiences and courted controversy – obituary. But the worst intrusion came last Friday, the day of Zonfrillo’s. Zonfrillo died in Melbourne on April 30. $495. We are working on bringing out the top ten designs in September 2023. No cause. Jock Zonfrillo's worry beads became a major talking point when MasterChef fans started to notice the judge holding them on the show. Jock Zonfrillo, a celebrated chef and a judge on MasterChef Australia, has died. His death news has created a buzz on the web and all are very sad. Started by Chef Jock Zonfrillo, the Foundation seeks to. His family confirmed his death in a statement: “With completely shattered hearts. Mon May 1 2023 - 16:15. He was 46 years old. Network 10 also aired a one-hour episode of the Sunday Project. The cause of death has not been confirmed. His family released a statement today which said: “with. The rest of his family were in Rome when they learned the devastating news that their “irreplaceable husband, father, brother, son and friend” had died. Jock Zonfrillo, judge on MasterChef Australia, chef and author, has died at the age of 46. Scottish-born chef, restaurateur and MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo has died at the age of 46. Gordon Ramsay paid tribute to his friend Jock Zonfrillo on Sunday night’s episode of The Project. Michelin-star chef Marco Pierre White has finally broken his silence over the death of MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo. The chef's family posted this 'statement' confirming Zonfrillo's death and thanking fans for their support on his Instagram page on. MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo has died in Melbourne. Tributes are flowing for Jock Zonfrillo after the chef's death. Jock Zonfrillo with his widow Lauren and their kids Alfie and Isla. 4:58pm May 1, 2023. The Scottish star was a renowned chef. (PHOTO: Instagram/zonfrillo) Jock was found dead in a hotel room in Melbourne just hours before the new season of MasterChef Australia aired. uk Open. Tributes have poured in for the MasterChef co-host from his family, the Australian TV industry and global celebrity chefs. The sudden death of lauded chef and MasterChef Australia host Jock Zonfrillo, aged 46, has sent shockwaves through the culinary and entertainment industries. The final public online interaction of late MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo has been revealed, with the star believed to have been active on his social media account just hours before his death. 431K Followers, 523 Following, 1,115 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Jock Zonfrillo (posts by Loz) (@zonfrillo)A widely circulated cover story published in Good Weekend magazine on Saturday suggested there were contradictions between Zonfrillo’s recollections of his. Jock’s life spiralled out of control. >>. Zonfrillo was found dead in. His death was confirmed by Network 10, while his family also shared a statement. “Police attended a Lygon Street address for a welfare check and located a man deceased about 2am on May 1. The Scotsman worked in renowned restaurants around the world before opening his own in Australia. Previous Collections. Di Scotsman bin work for one renowned restaurants around di world bifor e open im own. Masterchef Jock Zonfrillo Death Reason Revealed. From his encouraging mid-challenge words to his frank, reassuring. “With completely shattered hearts and. Pierre White, who employed a 17-year-old Zonfrillo at The Restaurant in Hyde Park. Subscribe Now. By the age of 15, Jock was battling an unshakable heroin addiction before he went to MasterChef regular Marco Pierre White looking for a job. In a photo shared during the early hours of. MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo has died aged 46, according to an announcement from his family. He was 46. MasterChef judge Andy Allen has shared a series of unseen wedding snaps on social media to celebrate his one-year anniversary, including a heartbreaking message to his late friend and colleague Jock Zonfrillo. On Wednesday, two days after the chef's death, Marco posted a. Lauren Fried, Zonfrillo’s wife, is also active in the culinary sector as the co-owner of a catering firm. Published. The Scottish chef was found dead at 2am Monday morning at an address on Melbourne’s famous Lygon Street, after police were called to. Zonfrillo died on April 30 in Melbourne. Celebrity chef and MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo was farewelled in a private funeral in Sydney this morning. This article was amended on 2 May 2023 to correct the timing of Street ADL’s rebranding as Restaurant. MasterChef Jock Zonfrillo died of 'natural causes' but might've battled cancer. Jock Zonfrillo, who has died of undisclosed causes aged 46, was a Glasgow-born chef who became a culinary star in Australia after a long struggle with drug addiction; when he became a judge on the. Zonfrillo, a Scottish-Australian father. The news of MasterChef Australia judge was confirmed by his family as they issued a. "Network 10 and. Jock Zonfrillo, the ‘MasterChef Australia’ host, has died suddenly age 46 on the eve of the cooking show’s new series, according to a statement from Australian broadcaster Channel 10. MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo, 46, died on the eve of the show's new season, just hours after posting a promotional Instagram post for the show. Caim are proud supporters of the National Centre For Childhood Grief. Lauren and Jock Zonfrillo at Flemington Racecourse in 2019. Jock was 46 years old and, at the time of writing, his cause of death is unknown. Jock was nice but could be constructively critical when he needed to. One of the most bizarre revelations in the Good Weekend feature is that Zonfrillo lit Martin Krammer, an 18-year-old apprentice, on fire for “working too slowly”. In the final interview published just before his death, MasterChef Australia host Jock Zonfrillo said he craved a “super, super simple life,” away from the glare that comes from being a TV. Zonfrillo, who was found dead about 2am on Monday in a Melbourne hotel room on Lygon Street following a. Zonfrillo, his wife and their two young kids had reportedly packed their bags and moved to Rome just three weeks before his death. The eldest daughter of Jock Zonfrillo, the late celebrity chef found dead in a Melbourne hotel on April 30, has posted a tribute to her father on. Tributes flow for MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo following his sudden death aged 46. Footage of Jock Zonfrillo on the unreleased season of MasterChef Australia has been posted online, despite Channel 10 vowing to postpone the series in the wake of his death. From reckless drug addict to one of Australia’s top chefs and television stars: MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo's powerful life. Filed under News, Top Stories. A statement from the Zonfrillo family was released on his official Instagram. Jock Zonfrillo, a Scottish TV presenter and former chef, known for his recent role as a judge on “MasterChef Australia,” has died suddenly. His family confirmed his death in a statement: “With completely shattered hea…Jock Zonfrillo’s wife Lauren Fried shared photos of their two children spending time at the beach. In an exclusive chat, chef Sarah Todd talks at length about the demise of her mentor Jock Zonfrillo, MasterChef Australia judge. The Scottish-born chef of the Orana restaurant in South Australia joined the Channel 10 program in 2019 and starred alongside Melissa Leong and Andy Allen in the series. On Monday, Zonfrillo. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Peter Ford shares new details about Jock Zonfrillo’s death. Three weeks to the day since the 46-year-old was found unresponsive at Carlton’s Zagame‘s House on Lygon St, and one week since a funeral service for the Scottish-born MasterChef judge in Sydney, Ava Zonfrillo posted the tribute on her Instagram account. In March this year, two bombshell reports revealed a spike in deaths in Australia and. Jock Zonfrillo and family had moved to Rome in recent weeks, according to neighbour. Jul 10, 2021. It’s not entirely with a sense of pride that I look at my entire life. In 2014, the duo had an online meeting. He inherited the habit. Jock Zonfrillo is being remembered for his talent and generosity after the award-winning chef and TV personality died aged. MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo’s death news was recently confirmed by. Jock Zonfrillo has died aged 46. “Police attended a Lygon Street address for a welfare check and located a man deceased about 2am on. Jock Zonfrillo, the ‘MasterChef Australia’ host, has died suddenly age 46 on the eve of the cooking show’s new series, according to a statement from Australian broadcaster Channel 10. At the age of twelve he worked part-time as. Chef, author and TV presenter, Jock Zonfrillo, best known for MasterChef Australia, has died, aged 46. “Police attended a Lygon Street address for a welfare check and located a man deceased about. Ramsay was seen holding his. "He just wanted the best for us. The MasterChef star, Jock Zonfrillo (46) was found dead by police at Zagame's House hotel in Melbourne at about 2am on Monday (1 May). The celebrity chef and MasterChef judge died on May 1 at just 46 years old, leaving behind Lauren Fried and their two children, Alfie and Isla, as well as his two older daughters, Ava and Sophie, from two previous relationships. The Scotsman worked in renowned restaurants around the world before opening his own in Australia. Jock Zonfrillo was a man to both laugh and cry with, Australian rock legend Jimmy Barnes has said, as others from across the entertainment and hospitality industries mourned his sudden death and. ” Zonfrillo died in Melbourne at the age of 46. Michelin-star chef Marco Pierre White has paid tribute to the late Jock Zonfrillo after receiving criticism online for his silence. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Masterchef star Jock Zonfrillo dies at. Obituary: Jock Zonfrillo. Net Worth. MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo reportedly died of natural causes aged just 46. Zonfrillo died in Melbourne in the early hours of. Gordon Ramsay paid tribute to his friend Jock Zonfrillo on Sunday night’s episode of The Project. Emily Brookes 12:21, May 02 2023. The network announced the decision last. The show tweeted: "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 “MasterChef Australia” host and judge was found dead by. Jock Zonfrillo, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Excerpts from the. The Scottish chef was found dead at 2am Monday morning at an address on Melbourne’s famous Lygon Street after police were called to. In April, Zonfrillo, his wife Lauren and their two young children enacted their plans to move overseas. “Our irreplaceable husband, father, brother, son and friend” died on. According to the report, He was dead on 30 April and his body was discovered at a Melbourne hotel on Lygon Street the day before the Ten cooking series was scheduled to premiere. The renowned chef was found. He was 46. Jock Zonfrillo menehtyi taannoin vain 46-vuotiaana. Zonfrillo, 46, was found dead by police at a. Jock Zonfrillo, a chef and judge on "MasterChef Australia," died Sunday at the age of 46, his family said in a statement. Sources told Daily Mail Australia that Jock Zonfrillo’s wife Lauren (pictured with Jock and their children Isla and Alfie) raised the alarm from Italy after being unable to get hold of him. Lauren Fried shared a carousel of poignant images to the star’s profile - which is still active - along with a message for her husband. Ava Zonfrillo, the eldest daughter of celebrity chef Jock, has penned a heartfelt tribute to her father after his shock death three weeks ago. “With completely shattered hearts and without knowing how we can possibly move through life without him, we are devastated to share that. Jock Zonfrillo, judge on MasterChef Australia, chef and author, has died at the age of 46. Jock Zonfrillo is being remembered for his talent and generosity after the award-winning chef and TV personality died at the age of 46. ". Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay have led tributes to MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo who has died aged 46. “I’ve never met him, but I felt like I. on Monday at a hotel on one of Melbourne’s most famous streets. #lastshot. More from Celebrity Deaths. ‘Jock was known to Australians as a chef. Worry beads are one of Zonfrillo’s signature accoutrements. Zonfrillo,46, died in Melbourne two weeks ago, discovered in his hotel room after failing to return his wife’s calls. Gill’s widow, who was a friend of Jock’s. A coming-of-age memoir of addiction, ambition and redemption in the high-stakes world of Michelin star kitchens. 39. Zonfrillo also mentioned a pasta cookbook he was writing, and how his “fallback” dish was cacio e pepe, a pasta dish. "So many words can describe him, so many stories can be told, but at this time we. The award-winning chef's sudden death was confirmed by his family, who shared a statement on Facebook. The death of the Scot, who presents the show alongside Andy Allen and Melissa Leong, has left his family and colleagues stunned after he. They were married in 2017. Jock Zonfrillo, host of MasterChef Australia, has died. The season. Jock Zonfrillo’s widow has shared an emotional message as the family mark their first Father’s Day since his death in April 2023. The Scotsman worked in renowned restaurants around the world before opening his own in Australia. On Thursday, Zonfrillo's wife Lauren Fried posted a heart-wrenching photo. Jock Zonfrillo, also known as Barry Zonfrillo, was a Scottish chef, television presenter and restaurateur. Before it aired on Sunday, The Project hosted a special episode as a tribute to the 46-year-old. Friends stars’ texts about Perry’s death. Ahead of the finale, Zonfrillo’s widow Lauren Fried broke down as she took to Instagram to share a message to fans. This is the heartbreaking tribute Jock Zonfrillo’s wife delivered at his intimate funeral in Sydney this morning. The episode aired one week after Zonfrillo’s death at the age of 46. Jock's family announced the chef's death at. He attended. Instead, his colleagues at Ten paid tribute to the award. Award-winning chef and MasterChef Australia host Jock Zonfrillo has died suddenly, aged 46. Jock Zonfrillo. The news of MasterChef Australia judge was confirmed by his. Family and friends of the late Jock Zonfrillo made an emotional exit from a Sydney chapel on Saturday morning as they farewelled the celebrity chef. His mother was of Scottish descent, while his father had Italian ancestry. Jock Zonfrillo, a celebrated chef and a judge on MasterChef Australia, has died. Warning: This contains spoilers for the final episode of MasterChef Australia. The 7 May premiere has the "full support" of the 46. Viewers were left in tears after the first episode of the new Masterchef Australia season went to air on Sunday night — nearly a week after judge Jock Zonfrillo’s shock death. In a special TV tribute, Gordon Ramsay shed some tears as he spoke movingly of Jock Zonfrillo, a judge on MasterChef Australia. Tributes are flowing following the death of MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo, who has sadly passed away at the age of 46. Network 10 will air the new season of MasterChef from this Sunday, a week after judge Jock Zonfrillo was found dead in Melbourne. Jock Zonfrillo, a Scottish TV presenter and former chef, known for his recent role as a judge on “MasterChef Australia,” has died suddenly. The celebrity chef died suddenly at the. From reckless drug addict to one of Australia’s top chefs and television stars: MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo's powerful life story will shock and inspire. The Glasgow-born chef, who struggled with addiction as a teenager before rising to work in top resturants and become one of Australia's best known TV figures, was found dead in Melbourne early on Monday. Zonfrillo first came to Australia in 1995 when he was 19. Chef, author and TV presenter, Jock Zonfrillo, best known for MasterChef Australia, has died, aged 46. The culinary world is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved masters, chef Jock Zonfrillo, who died early Monday at age 46. Jock, who was a judge on MasterChef Australia, died at age 46 on April 30, 2023. The eldest daughter of late MasterChef star Jock Zonfrillo has received an outpouring of support after sharing an emotional post about her father. Jock passed away in Melbourne yesterday. 09pm. WATCH BELOW: Jock Zonfrillo shows how to cook eggs four ways in a jaffle maker. Jock Zonfrillo’s wife Lauren made a distress call to Melbourne police that led to the discovery of the MasterChef judge in his hotel room at 2am on Monday. Jock Zonfrillo. Getty. 30pm, broadcaster Network 10 has revealed. Jock Zonfrillo, award-winning MasterChef Australia judge charmed TV audiences and courted controversy – obituary. By raising more awareness of the worry beads, Jock hoped to also start more conversations about mental health. One by one, he telephoned each of the restaurants listed in. " New Idea. Zonfrillo’s body was found at a hotel on Lygon St, in the inner. The MasterChef Australia judge passed away on May 1 at 46, with Lauren taking to Instagram on Sunday night to reveal he had a number of projects that have yet to be released. Share. Jock Zonfrillo, a Scottish TV presenter and former chef, known for his recent role as a judge on “MasterChef Australia,” has died suddenly. JAMIE Oliver shared a haunting final selfie with Jock Zonfrillo hours before the MasterChef Australia host's tragic death aged 46. A new season of “MasterChef,” the reality TV show on which Zonfrillo was a judge, will now launch on Sunday evening, the broadcaster. Zonfrillo was found dead at an address in Lygon Street, Melbourne, in the early hours of May 1 after police performed a welfare check. Network Ten. Masterchef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo has died. On May 1, a statement released by Jock’s loved ones confirmed that the chef had. Jock Zonfrillo, the ‘MasterChef Australia’ host, has died suddenly age 46 on the eve of the cooking show’s new series, according to a statement from Australian broadcaster Channel 10. MasterChef Australia host Jock Zonfrillo has died at the age of 46, according to a message from his family and a statement from the broadcaster of the show. SYDNEY - MasterChef Australia host Jock Zonfrillo has died at the age of 46, his family said in a message on Monday. Mr Zonfrillo’s family released a joint statement on Monday confirming the death of the award-winning chef. "He just wanted the best for us. MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo, 46, has died, Australian media reported on Monday. Jock Zonfrillo was a well-known judge on MasterChef Australia and professional chef. Credit: Network 10. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. MasterChef Australia host and judge Jock. Jamie Oliver showed support for host Andy Allen and the three new judges. 2023. MasterChef NZ judge Michael P Dearth has called the death of his Australian counterpart Jock Zonfrillo “crushing”. Jock Zonfrillo died on April 30 at the age of 46, leaving behind his wife Lauren, and four children: Ava, Sophia, Alfie and Isla. Jul 10, 2021. Ava Zonfrillo, the eldest daughter of MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo, has spoken out for the first time since his unexpected death on 30 April. The star’s family confirmed his death in a statement on Instagram, writing: “With completely shattered hearts and. Jock Zonfrillo, a Scottish chef and judge of 'MasterChef Australia,' has died at age 46 — get the details. Peaches 'n Cream. 08. He was 46. Chef, author and TV personality Jock Zonfrillo has died aged 46. Credit: Instagram. Friends, fans and the MasterChef community have flooded the announcement with messages since the news broke. Worry beads, designed by Jock Zonfrillo. $495. In a statement issued jointly with Network Ten and production company Endemol. Born in Scotland in 1976, he. Victoria Police said the death is not being treated as suspicious. Masterchef's Melissa Leong has written a heart-wrenching tribute to Jock Zonfrillo in the wake of his tragic death. The 46-year-old's sudden death on April 30 sent shockwaves globally, with tributes quickly pouring in from family, audiences, the Australian TV industry, and celebrity chefs. A special edition of Network 10’s The Sunday Project brought a number of the industry’s biggest names together to honour the late starJamie Oliver shared a photo with Jock Zonfrillo and the other MasterChef Australia judges just hours before the 46-year-old’s death. Famous friends of the Jock Zonfrillo have paid tribute on social media following his sudden death on the eve. He was 46. The beloved judge was farewelled at a private funeral in Sydney on Saturday morning. Jock Zonfrillo ’s Scottish cousin Paul Zonfrillo has publicly addressed the MasterChef Australia star’s death. His family announced the sad news via Instagram on May 1, 2023. MasterChef to air from Sunday, a week after Jock Zonfrillo’s death. The father of four was born in Glasgow to an Italian father and Scottish mother and. The wife and children of the 46-year-old have cut their Italian holiday short to return home in the wake. Jamie Oliver returned to the set of MasterChef Australia for the first time after. The celebrity chef died on May 1 at just 46 years old, leaving behind Lauren and their two children, Alfie and Isla, as well as. The report adds: “There was nothing in the hotel room to. Police found Zonfrillo in a hotel room in Melbourne in the early hours of Monday morning after being called to perform a welfare check. Jock Zonfrillo was a Scottish chef, television presenter and restaurateur: He was born on August 4, 1976, in Glasgow, Scotland, and died on April 30, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. Give it up for Jock Zonfrillo ️. Call Lifeline on 13 11 14. May 14, 2023 - 1:55PM. The judge died at the age of 46 on Sunday in Melbourne his family, who. The MasterChef star, Jock Zonfrillo (46) was found dead by police at Zagame's House hotel in Melbourne at about 2am on Monday (1 May). Jock Zonfrillo reveals the secret behind mystery beaded bracelet in his hand: Watch. Zonfrillo was found dead at an address on Lygon St in the Melbourne suburb of Carlton in the early hours of Monday morning, police have confirmed, with. @Zonfrillo. Channel Ten announced the news on Monday afternoon. The publication has made clear that it is not suggested the TV judge died of cancer. Network 10 in Australia has postponed the show for a week due to Zonfrillo’s sudden death. on May 1, 2023. , the renowned Scottish chef, author, and. Tributes flow for MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo following his sudden death aged 46. Network 10 also shared a statement. In the days following the news of Jock’s passing, his co-hosts. 7 June 2023 at 11:22 pm · 3-min read. The popular reality cooking show was due to debut its 15th season last Monday when the 46-year-old Zonfrillo was found dead in his Melbourne hotel room, by police doing a welfare check. MasterChef judges Melissa Leong, Jock Zonfrillo and Andy Allen. He was 46. Celebrity chef Jock Zonfrillo has voted to settle the debts of his failed Adelaide restaurants by paying major creditors between five and 10 cents in the dollar, against the wishes of the. 00:32. 1,331 ratings137 reviews. Jock Zonfrillo, chef and television personality, born 4 August 1976, died 30 April 2023. A cause of death has not yet been released. He touched down in Sydney determined to work in the city’s best kitchens. It was reported that he was found by police who had attended a Brunswick address for a welfare check. The My Kitchen Rules host, who enjoyed. 19/05/23 07:25. The New Daily May 22, 2023 , updated May 22, 2023 Share Channel 10 confirmed the sad news in a statement. its permanent closure in October 2020. Worry beads are one of Zonfrillo’s signature accoutrements. I could never have guessed how much of an impact your arrival in my life would have, or that we would be saying goodbye to you so soon. "With completely shattered hearts and without knowing. He was a celebrated chef and judge on MasterChef Australia. Award-winning chef and MasterChef Australia host Jock Zonfrillo has died suddenly, aged 46. Hänen kuolinsyytään ei ole kerrottu julkisuuteen, mutta toukokuun alussa DailyMail julkaisi sisäpiirilähteiden paljastukset siitä, että hän sairasti salaa suolistosyöpää. Following Zonfrillo’s family sharing the news that he had passed away, Network 10 said it was ‘deeply shocked and saddened at the sudden loss’. Zonfrillo died on April 30 in Melbourne. The cause of the death has been given but the Victoria Police said it was not being treated as suspicious. Jock Zonfrillo's grieving widow Lauren is 'grateful for the public outpouring of love and support' shown to her family after the MasterChef star's shock death at 46. Police have not revealed a cause of death, but said there were no suspicious circumstances. 05:00, Aug 01 2021 Warning: This story deals with drug addiction and death. He also had two daughters from his previous marriages. Back in the early 1990s, the man who is now Australia’s top chef, then a heroin addict, fare-dodged his way to London and knocked on the door of Marco Pierre White ’s restaurant at the Hyde. Wife, kids of Jock Zonfrillo returning to Australia after celebrity chef’s shock death. The presenter and food critic paid tribute to Jock following his shock passing the same day the show's 15th. Thankfully the tough-as-nails chef took a chance on the troubled teen and hired him at his worldfamous Hyde Park Hotel. In early July, the celebrity chef Jock Zonfrillo released a limited-edition range of handcrafted worry beads. He was the founder of the Orana Foundation and a judge on. MASTERCHEF Australia host Jock Zonfrillo has died suddenly at the age of 46. Jock Zonfrillo was a man to both laugh and cry with, Australian rock legend Jimmy Barnes has said, as others from across the entertainment and hospitality industries mourned his sudden death and. Zonfrillo passed away suddenly in a Melbourne hotel room on May 1. Instead, his colleagues at Ten paid tribute to the award. Mr Zonfrillo's family confirmed his death on Monday, calling him "our irreplaceable husband. (PHOTO: Gallo Images/Getty Images) He seemed to have the world on a platter – a beautiful family, fame, a job he loved. Jock sadly passed away at the age of 46 last Monday. Then, there was the love-at-first-sight thing. Melbourne, May 1 (PTI) Jock Zonfrillo, judge on "MasterChef Australia", celebrity chef and author, has died. From reckless drug addict to one of Australia’s top chefs and television stars: MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo's powerful life story will shock and inspire. At the age of 46, Jock tragically passed away at Zagame’s House hotel in Melbourne, Australia. >>. $5 Million. Zonfrillo’s body was found at a hotel on Lygon St, in the inner. Stream the world's best reality, entertainment and true crime shows for free on 7Bravo on 7plus >>. Jock Zonfrillo, chef and television personality, born 4 August 1976, died 30 April 2023. Zonfrillo’s body was found at a hotel on Lygon St, in the inner. Photo / Supplied / Ten network. Born in Glasgow, the forward-thinking chef was raised by a Scottish mother and an Italian father, who migrated from the coastal village of Scauri, in the region of Lazio, with his family as a young boy. Tributes have started pouring in from different quarters, including friends and colleagues, for MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo following his sudden death on Sunday. Photo: Supplied. The Scottish chef was found dead at 2am Monday morning at an address on Melbourne’s famous Lygon Street, after police were.