Gordon Ramsay has paid tribute to Ben Watkins, after his death aged 14. The talented youngster had taken part on the Gordon-hosted MasterChef Junior at just 11.
Ben had been undergoing treatment amid a battle with a rare form of cancer at Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. His family confirmed that he died on Monday.
Gordon shared a snap of Ben in his MasterChef apron, writing: "We lost a Master of the @masterchefjunior kitchen today. "Ben you were an incredibly talented home cook and even stronger young man.
Your young life had so many tough turns but you always persevered. "I adored our time cooking and laughing together on set. Heartbroken today losing my little mate, sending all my love to Ben Watkins' family with this terrible loss
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