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Elle Simone Scott, Barrier-Breaking America’s Test Kitchen Chef, Dies at 49

Her family said she died January 5 after a long battle with ovarian cancer.

Overview

  • Scott became the first Black woman to serve as a regular on-air contributor to PBS’s America’s Test Kitchen after joining the cast in 2016.
  • She founded SheChef in 2013 to build mentorship and networking for women chefs of color.
  • Her death was announced by her family in a statement reported by WBUR.
  • Diagnosed shortly after arriving at America’s Test Kitchen, she used her platform to raise awareness about ovarian cancer and early detection.
  • Colleagues and fans shared tributes, including chef Carla Hall, who praised Scott’s influence on representation in food media.