The pioneering food stylist was celebrated for creating opportunities for others and for founding SheChef Inc., a company that supports Black and brown women in the culinary industry.
Chef Elle Simone Scott has died at the age of 49 after a long battle with ovarian cancer. In this photo, Scott speaks at a press conference organized to deliver 1.5 million petitions to the USDA to Save School Lunches on Nov.
14, 2019, in Washington, D.C.A Beloved chef and “America’s Test Kitchen” star, Elle Simone Scott, has died.On Jan. 7, “Top Chef” alum Carla Hall shared the news about Scott’s death in a lengthy post“Chef Elle Simone Scott was a friend, a force, and a trailblazer,” Hall wrote. “ She showed up with excellence, generosity, and deep love for food and community.”, “America’s Test Kitchen” confirmed Scott died after a long battle with ovarian cancer. Hall credits Scott for “opening” the doors to the PBS TV show, as she was one of the first black women to appear on it.“Elle faced ovarian cancer with courage and honesty, using her platform to educate, advocate, and uplift even while fighting for her life. That kind of strength leaves a mark.”One fan wrote, “I’m so saddened by this. Sleep in peace, Chef. You will be deeply missed.” Another wrote, “She was such a powerful force, and one of the best and most genuine people I have ever known. It’s hard to believe she is gone. We all miss her deeply at ATK.”“I remember meeting her many years ago at The Chew,” Brown wrote. “She was the first black female food stylist I’d ever met. I was in complete awe of her. She pioneered a movement for black and brown girls withChief Content Officer of “America’s Test Kitchen”, Dan Souza, expressed to People just how influential Scott was to the popular TV show. “Friends and colleagues will remember Scott for her ability to create community and provide opportunities for others, both inside and outside of work,” Souza said. “Scott brought warmth and a vibrant spirit to everything she did. Her legacy will live on at America’s Test Kitchen and in the homes and hearts of the millions of home cooks whose lives she touched.”
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