The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
MasterChef star’s tragic death after marathon collapse
29-year-old former contestant on the show took unwell at 22.5-mile mark
A former MasterChef star has died after collapsing while running the London Marathon, organisers have said.
Matt Campbell, 29, who was a semifinalist in MasterChef: The Professionals in 2017, collapsed at the 22.5-mile mark.
A statement on London Marathon’s official Twitter page, said: “With deep sadness, we confirm the death of a participant in the 2018 Virgin Money London Marathon.
“Matt Campbell, aged 29, a professional chef from the Lake District, collapsed at the 22.5 mile mark and, although he received immediate medical treatment on the scene from race doctors, he died later in hospital.
“Matt was a well-known chef who featured in Masterchef: The Professionals last year, inspiring viewers with his Nutritional Gastronomy movement and forward-thinking ideas. He was running for he Brathay Trust and in memory of his father, Martin, who died in 2016.
“Matt’s family today paid tribute to their inspirational son and brother, who was a keen marathon runner and had earlier this month completed the Manchester Marathon in under three hours.
“Matt’s chosen charity, the Brathay Trust, inspires vulnerable young people to make positive changes in their lives.
“Everyone involved in the organisation of the London Marathon would like to express our sincere condolences to Matt’s family and friends.
“No further details will be released and the family has asked for privacy. The exact cause of death will be established by later medical examination.”