Chef Elle Simone Scott
‘America’s Check Kitchen’ Star Useless at 49
Revealed
Chef Elle Simone Scott — who appeared on PBS’ “America’s Test Kitchen” — has died from ovarian most cancers.
Her chef pal Carla Phall shared the unhappy information on social media Wednesday and remembered Scott as a “friend, a force, and a trailblazer” who used her analysis to “educate, advocate, and uplift even while fighting for her life.”
Phall additionally applauded Scott’s trailblazing spirit, noting she was one of many first Black ladies on ‘Check Kitchen.’ Phall raved … “She didn’t just test recipes; she changed what representation looked like in food media.”
Scott reportedly started her profession as a social employee however launched her skilled journey within the meals business as a line prepare dinner after which a garde manger chef for Norwegian Cruise Strains, in line with her LinkedIn. She graduated the Culinary Academy of New York in 2010 and in 2013, she based SheChef, a networking group for girls cooks of shade. She additionally obtained her Grasp of Arts within the Entertainment Business from Full Sail College.
She labored as a chef, meals stylist and culinary producer for networks similar to CBS, Meals Community and Bravo, earlier than touchdown her gig on ‘Check Kitchen’ in 2016. She was identified with ovarian most cancers after her transfer to Boston for the collection, and documented her experiences to boost consciousness for the illness.
She was on the board for the Ovarian Most cancers Analysis Alliance and advised them in 2020 … “I wanted to be a face for survivorship for Black women in ovarian cancer, or women of color in general.”
She additionally shared perception into her love of of meals, explaining … “I don’t know if I really knew that I was destined for something great. … But I have always loved food. I’d do anything for food. I’d travel for food. I’d spend my last money on a good meal. ‘Will work for food’ … that sign was meant for me.”
Elle Simone Scott was 49.
RIP
