Jock Zonfrillo, a judge on MasterChef Australia, chef and author, was a heroin addict as a teenager before starting a new life in Sydney and becoming clean.
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While he was embarrassed about this period of his life, he has since become refreshingly open about his later experiences. “I’m not proud of it at all,” he said news.com.au of his drug use.
“It’s embarrassing and it’s embarrassing for my parents. But I’m thankful to have been able to come through the other side of that and I’m thankful for all the people who helped me at the right moments.”
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Jock Zonfrillo passed away suddenly on 30 April 2023, in Melbourne at the age of 46.
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His family confirmed his death on Monday, May 1 2023, saying “our irreplaceable husband, father, brother, son and friend” died on Sunday in Melbourne.
“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,” Zonfrillo’s 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.”
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