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MasterChef's Matt Preston reveals losing his brother William to epilepsy has left a '35 year hole' in his life: 'The hurt is always there'


Matt Preston has emotionally opened up about losing his brother to epilepsy, revealing the loss has left a 35-year-long hole in his life.

The former MasterChef judge and food critic, 62, tragically lost his younger brother William aged 22 in 1988 to sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP). Matt, who has worked as an advocate for Epilepsy Action Australia, recalled his mother Jennifer's heartbreaking experience upon finding William's body. Elsewhere, Matt recently hinted that he and his former MasterChef co-star Gary Meighan are working on an exciting new project (both pictured with George Calombaris, centre)

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