"The last one he wore": Jock Zonfrillo’s widow shares heartbreaking funeral detail
Jock Zonfrillo’s widow Lauren Fried has shared another bittersweet update revealing that she wore her husband’s iconic Scottish tartan scarf to his funeral in May.
Fried took to Instagram to share a gallery of photos of her late husband wearing the scarf during the MasterChef season finale, with a heartbreaking caption.
“What a gorgeous man, alway happiest in his kilt,” she wrote.
“This is the fly plaid (tartan over his shoulder) that I chose to wear to Jock’s funeral, the last one he wore,” she added.
Many of the MasterChef judge’s celebrity friends took to the comments to show their support.
“Missing his smile and energy so much,” commented fellow MasterChef judge Andy Allen, while celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay added a love heart emoji.
Season 13 MasterChef contestant Dan Dumbrell also shared a bunch of red love heart emojis.
Chantelle Otten, sexologist and girlfriend of Paralympian Dylan Alcott, simply commented: “A beautiful man. A very sad time.”
Fans also shared their support and how emotional the final episode of this year’s MasterChef was.
“Was extremely emotional, so very moving seeing you wear his tartan on your shoulder carrying your husband's coffin. Wishing you all the courage & strength over the years to come Loz,” wrote one fan.
“Kept it together for the whole episode... until the video right at the end. I just bawled.
“Jock was a shining example of what it can look like when men show their emotions, are empathetic, vulnerable, supportive and inclusive. Much love to you, Jock's family as well as the Masterchef family ❤️🖤” commented another.
“My heart breaks for you guys Loz. Thank you for being so open with your sharing. Jock’s fans (myself included) are so appreciative. It makes us feel like he’s still here,” wrote a third.
“I was sobbing watching the last episode. Still can’t believe he’s gone,” commented a fourth.
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