MasterChef’s body found by cops at 2am

The body of MasterChef star Jock Zonfrillo was discovered by police at 2am on Monday at an address on one of Melbourne’s most famous streets.

Mr Zonfrillo died in Melbourne in the early hours of Monday morning at age 46.

He is survived by his wife Lauren and four children Ava, Sophie, Alfie and Isla.

Police were sent to Melbourne’s Lygon Street, famous for its restaurants and bars, to perform a welfare check before they made the discovery.

Officers said they will make a report for the coroner after Mr Zonfrillo’s death in Carlton.

“Police attended a Lygon Street address for a welfare check and located a man deceased about 2am on May 1,” a Victoria Police spokesperson said.

“The 46-year-old man‘s death is not being treated as suspicious.”

Mr Zonfrillo outlined his struggles with heroin addiction in his book ‘Last Shot’ which details his life story.

“Jock’s life spiralled out of control when he tried heroin for the first time as a teenager while growing up in 1980s Glasgow,” the book’s blurb reads.

“For years he balanced a career as a rising star amongst legendary chefs with a crippling drug addiction that took him down many dark paths.

On New Year’s Eve 1999, Jock shot up his last shot of heroin before boarding a plane to Sydney, where he would find passion and new meaning in life in the most unexpected places.

“There would be more struggles ahead, including two failed marriages, the closure of his prized restaurant during COVID-19, his time on-country, and some very public battles.”

His family announced the sudden death in a statement on Monday afternoon.

“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,” his family said in a statement.

“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.

“We implore you to please let us grieve privately as we find a way to navigate through this and find space on the other side to celebrate our irreplaceable husband, father, brother, son and friend.”