MasterChef star Yanin Campos killed in car crash aged 38 as police launch investigation

MasterChef star Yanin Campos has died following a car crash in Mexico,

The 38-year-old was reportedly driving in her hometown, Chihuahua, around 6:30 am on August 2 when she hit a parked vehicle.

According to local newspaper El Financiero, Campos was rushed to the nearby Hospital del Parque with critical injuries.

Sadly, her injuries were too severe and she died two days later.

In a Facebook statement, her brother Raúl Campo confirmed the news.

‘To our family and friends, we inform you and mourn the passing of my sister, Yanin Campos,’ he wrote.

‘The wake is at the Hernández Funeral Home for those who would like to say goodbye and join us.’

Police in Chihuahua have now opened an investigation to determine what led to the crash.

Campos shot to fame after appearing on season 4 of MasterChef México in 2018 and built an impressive following on TikTok and Instagram.

While she ultimately placed sixth in the cooking competition, she was invited back to compete on MasterChef: La Revancha in 2019.

Following her death, her final Instagram post – which was made in 2023 and shows her posing in London with a red telephone booth – has become a makeshift memorial for fans to pay tribute to the star.

‘I’m sorry that I didn’t get to know you, ‘wrote Fontainjoe. ‘Very sorry for the loss, just too soon. My condolences to family and friends, and fans, may you rest in peace.’

Another fan added: ‘Yanin, you will be missed, keep shining wherever you are’.

Meanwhile, on her TikTok account, which has nearly 100,000 followers,fans wrote of their shock at the news.

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