Caption: Jock Zonfrillo
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Jock Zonfrillo has died aged 46.
The MasterChef Australia judge’s death has been confirmed by his family, who said they are ‘shattered’.
Zonfrillo, a chef and author, died on Sunday in Melbourne.
On Monday, his family confirmed: ‘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.’
They added: ‘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.’
Soon after the news broke, MasterChef Australia confirmed it would not air this week.
A spokesperson for the channel 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.
‘Jock passed away in Melbourne yesterday. MasterChef Australia will not air this week.’
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Zonfrillo died on Sunday.