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MasterChef Poland contestant Mariusz Komenda dies at 44 after brain tumor diagnosis
Mariusz Komenda, a Polish chef who appeared on MasterChef Poland, has died at age 44.
He reached the semifinals of the show’s eighth season in 2019 and later returned for appearances in other seasons.
TVN, the network that airs the show, confirmed his death and remembered him for his passion and love of cooking.
Komenda said he was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor in early January 2026 after going to hospital with a suspected stroke.
He underwent multiple surgeries and rehabilitation as he tried to recover.
In April 2025, he and his son opened a restaurant in his hometown of Środa Śląska.
His death has drawn tributes from the show’s network and creators, who expressed sympathy for his family and loved ones.
Mariusz Komenda, a semifinalist on the eighth season of MasterChef Poland, has died at 44.
TVN, the network that airs the show, confirmed his death.
Komenda was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor in early January 2026, after being hospitalized with a suspected stroke.
He underwent multiple surgeries and treatment before his death.
He competed on the show in 2019 and later made appearances in subsequent seasons.
- Who
- Mariusz Komenda, a chef and MasterChef Poland semifinalist.
- What
- He died at age 44 after being diagnosed with a brain tumor.
- When
- He died Wednesday, according to Page Six; the sources do not state the date.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- He had been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Mariusz was part of the MasterChef family. We will remember him as a man full of passion, energy, and a love for cooking.
At the beginning of January 2026, my life came to a halt in an instant.
From that moment on, the hardest fight of my life began.
Komenda competed in the eighth season of MasterChef Poland and reached the semifinals.
Komenda opened the Father & Son restaurant with his son in Środa Śląska.
Komenda was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor after being hospitalized with a suspected stroke.
Komenda shared details of his diagnosis and asked for help covering treatment and recovery costs.
Komenda died at age 44, according to Page Six.
- Age
- 44
- Show
- MasterChef Poland, season eight
- Competition result
- Semifinalist
- Diagnosis
- Malignant brain tumor
- Restaurant
- Father & Son, opened in April 2025
- Hometown
- Środa Śląska
Sources
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