Jock Zonfrillo dies at 46: 7 points to know about the MasterChef Australia judge
Jock Zonfrillo was 13 when he began to work in kitchens as a dishwasher. At 22, he was the head chef at Cornwall’s Tresanton Hotel.
www.moneycontrol.comI don’t have live access to news feeds right now, but here’s what’s generally known about Jock Zonfrillo up to his passing.
- Jock Zonfrillo, a Scottish-born chef who became a prominent MasterChef Australia judge, died in Melbourne at age 46 in April 2023. His death was reported as not being suspicious, with investigations going to the coroner.
- He left behind wife Lauren Fried and four children (Ava, Sophie, Alfie, Isla), and his colleagues and networks publicly expressed shock and grief. Networks and production teams paused or postponed MasterChef Australia’s premiere in response to the tragedy.
- Prior to his death, Zonfrillo had moved with his family to pursue new ventures, including life in Italy, and he remained a widely discussed figure in the culinary and television worlds. Coverage at the time highlighted his charisma, culinary influence, and impact on the MasterChef franchise.
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