A former MasterChef star has died after collapsing while running the London Marathon, organisers have said. Matt Campbell, 29, who was a semi-finalist in MasterChef: The Professionals in 2017, collapsed at the 22.5 mile mark. 🔥👏 #MasterChefUK pic.twitter.com/wVl2weePaW— MasterChef UK 🍴 (@MasterChefUK) December 13, 2017A 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. “Everyone involved in the organisation of the London Marathon would like to express our sincere condolences to Matt’s family and friends. If you would like to do something in memory of chef Matt Campbell, who died running the marathon yesterday, his just giving page is here.

Source: Irish Examiner April 23, 2018 11:03 UTC