Chef Matt Campbell dies after collapsing in London Marathon
The 29-year-old, who was a private chef from the Lake District, collapsed at the 22.5 mile mark and received immediate medical treatment, but later died in hospital.
Campbell reached the semi-finals of the 2017 series of MasterChef: The Professionals, where judge Marcus Wareing described his plate of cod cheeks, spirulina, kale and kombucha as the “best” signature dish he had ever eaten in the show.
He was running to raise money for The Brathay Trust – which inspires vulnerable young people to make positive changes in their lives - and in memory of his father Martin, who died in summer 2016.
Campbell’s family paid tribute to their “inspirational son and brother”, who had completed the Manchester Marathon in under three hours earlier this month.
Virgin Money, organisers of the London Marathon, said in a statement: “Everyone involved in the organisation of the London Marathon would like to express our sincere condolences to Matt’s family and friends.
“No further details will be released and the family has asked for privacy. The exact cause of death will be established by later medical examination.”
Campbell was aiming to raise £2,500 for The Brathay Trust, though his JustGiving page has now reached over £12,000.
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If you would like to do something in memory of chef Matt Campbell, who died running the marathon yesterday, his just giving page is here. He was raising funds for the Brathay trust, which works to improve the life chances of children and young people https://t.co/ddtm7fcgky
— Jay Rayner (@jayrayner1) April 23, 2018
It is with huge sadness that I received the news of Matt Campbell's untimely death earlier today. He was a talented, innovative and driven chef with a bright future ahead of him. My thoughts are with his friends & family at this tragic time.
— Marcus Wareing (@marcuswareing) April 23, 2018
We are absolutely devastated to hear of the tragic passing of Matt Campbell, an immensely talented young chef who we had become very close to over the last few months. Our thoughts go out to his family and to the cheffing community at large, who have lost a great friend. pic.twitter.com/olrNzB9eQE
— RealKombucha (@RealKombuchaUK) April 23, 2018
We are devastated by the news that our ex-student, Matt Campbell died while running the London Marathon yesterday. Matt was an incredibly talented, focused, and inspirational young chef and our deepest sympathies go out to his family & friends. pic.twitter.com/asS2bPPDD0
— Kendal College (@KendalCollege) April 23, 2018
This is so sad. Matt was an absolute gent and a great talent. My thoughts are with his family. x https://t.co/F5GKyeEQIH
— Mark Birchall (@MarkDBirchall) April 23, 2018
