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Elle Simone Scott, 'America's Test Kitchen' Chef and Advocate, Dies at 49

She opened doors for Black women on food television, mentoring scores through SheChef.

Overview

  • America's Test Kitchen confirmed her death and remembered her as a unifying force in its community.
  • She died after ovarian cancer first diagnosed in 2016, with periods of remission before the disease returned.
  • Friend and fellow chef Carla Hall announced the news on social media, calling Scott a trailblazer.
  • Joining the show in 2016, she became one of the first Black women regularly featured on America's Test Kitchen and later served as an executive editor.
  • She founded SheChef in 2013 to support women of color, authored bestselling cookbooks, and created The Walk-In podcast, drawing tributes that highlighted her mentorship and advocacy.