

They wrote: "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. Jock's family confirmed the sad news in a statement on social media, they paid tribute to the much-loved father of four. Gordon Ramsay crowned world's most successful celebrity chef with restaurant and TV empire.Scots chef Dean Banks 'tempted' by request from nudist couple to cook in the buff at anniversary bbq.Jock was found dead in the early hours of Monday morning on Melbourne’s famous Lygon Street after police were called to perform a welfare check.

He also owned a highly popular restaurant in South Australia before it closed in 2020. The restaurateur, who was based in Melbourne, Australia, was a judge on the popular cooking competition. Jock uploaded an image of chef and guest judge Jamie Oliver to his account, alongside the caption: “The time has come for to kick off a new season filled with Secrets & Surprises! And of course." Just hours prior to his death, the Scottish chef, 46, posted a promotional Instagram post for the show, urging the public to tune in. MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo died April 30, the eve of the show's new season.
