Overview
- Scott died on Jan. 5, 2026 from ovarian cancer, her family told WBUR, with America’s Test Kitchen confirming her passing and age.
- She became the first Black woman to appear regularly on PBS’s America’s Test Kitchen after joining the show in 2016.
- Following her 2016 diagnosis, she spoke publicly about ovarian cancer and used her platform to raise awareness and share practical guidance.
- In 2013 she co-founded SheChef, a networking and mentorship organization created to expand opportunity for women of color in the culinary industry.
- Colleagues and fans, including chef Carla Hall and ATK’s Dan Souza, posted tributes citing her influence, community-building, podcasts and bestselling cookbooks.