The shocking news that Australian celebrity cook and TV host Jock Zonfrillo had died at the age of 46 sent shock waves through the food world with a vaccine theory now being floated around
Zonfrillo died on May 1, 2023. He was a well-known judge on MasterChef Australia. Even though the cause of his death hasn’t been proven yet, it has led to the spread of false rumours and conspiracy theories on social media. Many anti-vaxxer trolls think that his death was caused by the Covid vaccine.
Had MasterChef Jock Zonfrillo taken the Covid-19 vaccine and what was his vaccination status and cause of death
Following the death of MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo, it has emerged the celebrity chef secretly battled bowel cancer for about two years. There is no information on if he was vaccinated for Covid-19 or not.
Network 10 announces Jock Zonfrillo’s death on day of MasterChef Australia season premiere
Network 10 announced Zonfrillo’s death on May 1, the same day it was meant to start showing the 2023 season of MasterChef Australia. Fans of the show were shocked and saddened by the news, because Zonfrillo was one of the most popular judges on the show.
When Gary, Matt and George left Masterchef Australia I was worried whoever the next judges were, they were not have the same ambience and the show wouldn't have the same spirit. Jock Zonfrillo had the spirit of all of them in one being. RIP Legend. pic.twitter.com/fwcNsFLIXz
— Pal Mabelane (@BGF013) May 1, 2023
The chef’s wife and children also released a statement expressing their grief at the loss. “So many words can describe him, so many stories can be told… 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,” they said.
Death of Jock Zonfrillo sparks anti vaxxer conspiracy theories
Reports say that Zonfrillo’s dead body was found in a Melbourne home when the cops went there to check on the family’s well-being. The reason of his death hasn’t been found out yet, and the police say they aren’t looking into it as a suspicious death. Even so, rumours and conspiracy theories have been going around on social media, and many anti-vaccine trolls think that Zonfrillo’s death had something to do with the Covid vaccine.
This has caused a reaction on social media, where many people have criticised the spread of these rumours and called out the anti-vaxxer movement for making claims that aren’t true. “It’s sickening to see people using someone’s death to push their own agenda,” one person wrote on Twitter. “Let the man rest in peace and stop spreading lies.”
Jock Zonfrillo was barely 46 when he just died suddenly. The article says no cause of death is given. I have reported on sudden death for decades, but nothing prepared me for the past few years. pic.twitter.com/HtZDWskDh5
— Erin Elizabeth Health Nut News 🙌 (@unhealthytruth) May 1, 2023
Others pointed out that there is no evidence to support the claims that Zonfrillo’s death was vaccine-related and urged people to wait for official information before jumping to conclusions.
Who was Jock Zonfrillo? Early life, age, career and much more!
Zonfrillo was a talented and well-liked chef who had worked with some of the best cooks in the world, like Michelin-starred British chef Marco Pierre White. He was born in Scotland and went to Australia in 2000. In Australia, he became known as a chef. Also he opened a number of restaurants that won awards, including Restaurant Orana in Adelaide, which Gourmet Traveller named Australia’s Restaurant of the Year in 2018.
Zonfrillo was also a TV host. He was in charge of the cooking shows “Chef Exchange” and “Nomad Chef,” which were both shown on SBS. After being a judge on MasterChef Australia, where he was known for his cooking skills and friendly nature, he became a well-known name in Australia.
Jock Zonfrillo’s advocacy for helping people in need through food
In his 2021 book, Zonfrillo talked at length about his battles with addiction and being homeless as a young man. He believed that food could help people in need, and he worked with a number of charities to give meals to people who were suffering.
Fans and people who work in the food industry have been very saddened by the news of Zonfrillo’s death. On social media, chefs and famous people like Gordon Ramsay and the Australian singer Jimmy Barnes have paid tribute to him. Colin Fassnidge, who worked with Zonfrillo on MasterChef Australia, tweeted, “So sad to hear about.”