The grieving daughter of a MasterChef Australia judge was pictured sleeping with her late father’s clothes after his sudden and tragic death.
Jock Zonfrillo, 46, was a Scottish chef, restauranter, and TV presenter who died unexpectedly from natural causes on May 1.
According to the reports, Zonfrillo was found dead by the police when they conducted a welfare check at his hotel room. He was set to make a series of public engagements for MasterChef Season 15 before his sudden passing.
As the renowned chef’s family continues grieving, wife Lauren Fried shared a tear-jerking photo showing the man’s youngest child, 2-year-old Isla, clutching his clothes while napping in a car.
“Little Isla has started sleeping with Papa’s clothes, keeps him close,” she captioned the emotional snap.
Besides daughter Isla, Jock was also a father to Alfie, 6, and two adult daughters – Sophia and Ava – from his previous relationships.
The heartbreaking photo comes just days after Lauren explained she was working hard to help the couple’s two young children cope with the loss.
“Books have been a bridge to help me explain to our little ones what has happened, what they are feeling, and that love is always around them,” she admitted.
After sharing the bittersweet photo on social media, Lauren was inundated with words of support and tributes to the late chef.
“My children’s father passed away almost 19 years ago. They still wear his clothes,” someone wrote.
“My sister did this with her fiancé too. Keep him close little one. All strength to you as you journey through the deep Mumma,” another said.
A third expressed: “This has absolutely broken me. I can’t begin to imagine what she’s going through.”
Our thoughts remain with Jock’s loved ones during this challenging time.