MasterChef Australia fans fell in love with the show’s suave, handsome Scottish judge Jock Zonfrillo when he joined the show in 2020.
But while the three-piece suit-wearing restauranteur was enjoying a wonderful career renaissance over the last few years, life wasn’t always smooth-sailing for the 46-year-old who passed away on May 1, 2023. The cause of death remains unknown, however friends and family have asked for privacy in a statement shared to Instagram.
“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,” the statement read.
“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.”
“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.”
