MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo and his household had actually just recently left their Melbourne house with strategies to move overseas, it can be exposed.
A neighbour of the star chef has actually informed 7NEWS that, till 3 weeks back, Zonfrillo and his household resided in a home in Carlton.
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In April, Zonfrillo, his partner Lauren and their 2 kids enacted their strategies to move overseas.
But on Monday, the 46- year-old was discovered dead in a hotel nearby to his old house.
The rest of his household remained in Rome when they found out the disastrous news that their “irreplaceable partner, dad, sibling, child and good friend” had actually passed away.
The neigbour states the household’s house backed onto the hotel where his body was discovered, Zagame’s House on Lygon Street.
” They left (your house) about 3 weeks back, and after that went to Italy with the household,” neighbour Stuart Ayer informed 7NEWS.
” Obviously he’s returned and who understands what’s occurred.”
Zonfrillo was discovered deceased about 2am on Monday after authorities were contacted us to the hotel to carry out a well-being check.
The prominent Scottish-born chef had actually been remaining there as he promoted his work as a judge on the 2023 season of MasterChef Australia, whose best has actually been pressed back after it was because of air on Monday night.
” He was a buddy and we was familiar with the household actually, truly well,” Ayer stated of the 46- year-old father-of-four.
“( The) kids were incredible and, you understand, it’s actually unfortunate.”
Zonfrillo had actually formerly gotten rid of drug dependency and on Tuesday reports emerged that he had actually been independently fighting cancer.
Coda Melbourne chef Adam D’Sylva stated Zonfrillo had actually had his “ups and downs” however had actually constantly come out “on the top”.
” He was simply such a lovely, inviting person and made you feel excellent about yourself,” he stated.
In an online homage, fellow MasterChef judge Andy Allen stated: “You truly were the total bundle mate, and life will never ever be the exact same without you.”
Guest 2023 judge Jamie Oliver stated: “Jock was extremely generous with his time and spirit in the program and will be so extremely missed out on.”
Footballer Nick Riewoldt has actually likewise paid homage, calling Zonfrillo’s death “definitely ravaging”.
” Such a gorgeous, caring and enjoyable male,” he stated.
” Wonderful dad. Gutted.”
Zonfrillo’s cause of death stays uncertain.
Police stated his death was not suspicious and would not state who inquired to look at his well-being.
Their report for the coroner might take months, however it is most likely to be revealed.
– with reporting by Paul Dowsley
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