‘MasterChef Junior’ Alum Ben Watkins Dies at 14 After Cancer Battle

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Gordon Ramsay helped cover medical costs for “MasterChef Junior” season 6 contestant Ben Watkins, who tragically died on Monday after a battle with a rare form of cancer. He was 14 years old.

Gordon Ramsay helped cover medical costs for season 6 contestant Ben Watkins, who tragically died on Monday after a battle with a rare form of cancer. He was 14 years old.A source tells ET that Ramsay, one of the judges of the Fox cooking competition for children ages 8 to 13, donated $50,000 in August to help cover the costs associated with Watkins' cancer treatment.

Jordan Moreau “MasterChef Junior” judge Gordon Ramsay donated $50,000 to help late contestant Ben Watkins’ cancer treatment back in August, Variety has confirmed. Watkins died on Monday from a rare form of cancer, called angiomatoid fibrous histiocytoma, at the Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

Gordon Ramsay must have really had a soft spot for Ben Watkins amid the young star’s battle with a rare form of cancer.In the few days since the 14-year-old MasterChef Junior contestant’s passing from angiomatoid fibrous histiocytoma, it’s been revealed the infamously brutal chef quietly donated $50,000 to help cover his medical costs.

Gordon Ramsay has led the tributes to MasterChef Junior contestant Ben Watkins, who has died aged 14.Weeks after sending the aspiring chef a video wishing him well, Ramsay remembered him as “an incredibly talented home cook and even stronger young man”.Watkins appeared in season six of the US competition in 2018.

The world has lost another pure heart.

Janet W. Lee “MasterChef Junior” contestant Ben Watkins died of cancer on Monday at the Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsBen Watkins, known for gracing the MasterChef Junior stage with his skill and culinary knowledge, has died. He was 14.The season six MasterChef Junior contestant died Monday after a year-and-a-half long battle against cancer, Watkins’ relatives shared on social media via attorney Trent McCain.