Scots MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo secretly battled bowel cancer before his death, according to reports.
The Glasgow-born judge had reportedly been receiving bowel cancer treatment from June 2021, a month after it was detected. "No one in his circle is aware of what he is going through. Neither colleagues or friends," it was claimed at the time. "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 heartbreaking statement read.
Former colleagues of Jock rushed to pay tribute to the star, including Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver. Fellow Scots chef Gordon wrote: "Saddened by the devastating news of Jock Zonfrillo's passing.