On August 7, Page Six reported that Yanin Campos, a contestant from MasterChef Mexico, has passed away at the age of 38 following a horrific car accident in her hometown of Chihuahua, Mexico.
The incident occurred early in the morning at around 6:30 a.m. on August 2, when Campos reportedly lost control of her vehicle, which then crashed into a parked car. She was rushed to Del Parque Hospital for emergency treatment. Sadly, despite medical efforts, her injuries proved too severe. She passed away two days later, on August 4.
Her brother, Raul Campos, confirmed the heartbreaking news on social media, writing: “To family and friends, we are heartbroken to announce that my sister, Yanin Campos, has passed away.” He also expressed gratitude to those who attended her funeral and extended support during this difficult time.
The sudden loss of Yanin Campos has left colleagues, fans, and the culinary community in shock. Tributes and condolences have poured in on social media. Heartbroken fans wrote: “Yanin, this must be a mistake—you can’t be gone,” and “When I saw the news, I thought it was fake.” Others lamented her young age, writing simply: “You were too young,” and “Rest in peace.”
Campos rose to fame in 2018 as a standout contestant on MasterChef Mexico, where she finished in sixth place. In 2019, she returned to compete in MasterChef: La Revancha, a special season featuring returning participants. Beyond cooking, Campos connected with fans through her TikTok account, where she shared glimpses of daily life—including moments with her beloved pet cat—with nearly 100,000 followers.
Her untimely passing is a painful loss to the MasterChef family and all who admired her passion, warmth, and talent.
Sources: kenh14