Main Content

'MasterChef Junior's' Ben Watkins Dies Of Cancer At 14, 3 Years After Losing His Parents

CLIP11/17/20

"MasterChef Junior" star Ben Watkins has died at just 14 after battling cancer. The young culinary star passed away on Monday, according to the Chicago Tribune. His uncle, Anthony Edwards, told the paper that Ben had been undergoing chemotherapy for tumors present throughout his body. Last year, the teen was diagnosed with a rare soft tissue condition called Angiomatoid Fibrous Histiocytoma. The illness mostly affects a small percentage of children and young adults. Ben's death comes three years after both his parents were killed in a domestic violence accident. Gordon Ramsey mourned the fan favorite contestant in a heartfelt tweet, praising his warm personality and limitless potential.

News and Information Daytime Interview
Tags: Access, celebrities, entertainment, ben watkins, MasterChef, MasterChef Junior, ben watkins masterchef, masterchef junior ben, ben watkins death, Gordon Ramsay

Episodes

We and our partners use cookies on this site to improve our service, perform analytics, personalize advertising, measure advertising performance, and remember website preferences. By using the site, you consent to these cookies. For more information on cookies including how to manage your consent visit our cookie policy.