MasterChef has been running in some form for decades, spanning around the world. Recently, news has come out that one series contestant has passed away. This came out just months after learning of a brain tumor.
The MasterChef Contestant Was 44 At The Time Of Their Passing
MasterChef is a cooking competition reality series that made its debut in 1990. The BBC series was later revived in 2005 and has seen multiple versions over the years.
Over the years, various international versions have been produced over the years. Fans have seen variants from Australia, Brazil, China, India, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United States, among others.
News has come out that Mariusz Komenda, who appeared on the Polish edition of the show, has passed away at the age of 44. He had been diagnosed with a brain tumor a few months ago.
Komenda appeared on the show’s eighth season back in 2019. During his time on the show, the chef reached the semifinals. At one point during the competition, he got to fly to Mexico with the other participants.
The Polish news outlet roland-gazeta.pl was the first to announce the news. According to the outlet, Komenda’s lifelong dream was to own his own restaurant in Środa Śląska. His dream reportedly came true in 2020, when he opened Sztuka Restaurant.
The MasterChef Creators Have Shared A Statement Over The News
Last year, Komenda opened the Father & Son restaurant in the center of Środa Śląska with his son, Mateusz. He had developed his passion for cooking at a young age, having surprised his mother with a heart-shaped cake on Mother’s Day back when he was only ten years old.
According to People, TVN, the network that airs MasterChef Poland, also confirmed the news of Komenda’s passing. A statement shared, “It is with great sadness that we received the news of Mariusz Komenda’s death. Mariusz was part of the ‘MasterChef’ family. We will remember him as a man full of passion, energy, and a love for cooking.”
The creators of MasterChef also paid tribute to the chef in a similar statement, according to the outlet. Komenda was described as a man filled with “passion, energy, and a love for cooking.”
The statement continued, “It’s difficult to find words to express our grief. We share in his grief with his family, loved ones and everyone who had the opportunity to know him. Mariusz, we will miss you very much.”
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