Image copyright Masterchef Image caption Matt Campbell was a semi-finalist on BBC's MasterChef: the Professionals in 2017

A spokeswoman for MasterChef said: "We are shocked and saddened to hear the news about Matt Campbell, one of our talented contestants from last year. "Matt Campbell, aged 29, a professional chef from the Lake District, collapsed at the 22.5 mile mark and, although he received immediate medical treatment on the scene from race doctors, he died later in hospital. ‘It was maybe the proudest day of my life standing at the finish line having achieved something I never imagined possible with my Dad & my Brother by my side.’

A statement from Virgin Money said: ‘Matt was a well-known chef who featured in Masterchef: The Professionals last year, inspiring viewers with his Nutritional Gastronomy movement and forward-thinking ideas. He was running for the Brathay Trust - anyone who wants to donate to his justgiving page can click here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/mattcampbell-londonmarathon Michelin-starred chef, and MasterChef: The Professionals judge Marcus Wareing, has also paid tribute:

Skip Twitter post by @marcuswareing It is with huge sadness that I received the news of Matt Campbell's untimely death earlier today. "Matt’s chosen charity, The Brathay Trust, inspires vulnerable young people to make positive changes in their lives: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/mattcampbell-londonmarathon

"Everyone involved in the organisation of the London Marathon would like to express our sincere condolences to Matt’s family and friends. 🇬🇧 #spiritoflondon #londonmarathon2018 #brathay #mattsoire #💦

According to his biography on his website, Campbell began his career working in Michelin-starred kitchens after finishing second on BBC Young Chef Of The Year at the age of 20 in 2009.
It is confirmed runner Matt Campbell, a former MasterChef semifinalist, died in hospital after collapsing during yesterday's London Marathon. The race was the hottest since the annual event began.