1976 - 2026
Elle Simone American Chef
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Passed away on 5th January, 2026 aged 49.
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American Chef Elle Simone was born LaShawnda Sherise Simone Scott on 28th November, 1976 in Detroit, Michigan, USA and passed away on 5th Jan 2026 Boston, Massachusetts, USA aged 49. She is most remembered for being the first Black woman regular host on PBS's America's Test Kitchen, a culinary producer, food stylist, and founder of SheChef Inc. (a network for women of color in food), known for her trailblazing presence in food media, advocacy for diversity, and work as a cancer survivor and advocate. She built a legacy in food media by making culinary spaces more inclusive and promoting food access and equity. Her zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Elle Simone is a member of the following lists: People from Detroit, 1976 births and American chefs.
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Details
| First Name |
Elle
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| Last Name |
Simone
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| Full Name at Birth |
LaShawnda Sherise Simone Scott
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| Alternative Name |
Elle Simone, Elle Simone Scott, LaShawnda Sherise Simone Scott
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| Birthday |
28th November, 1976
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| Birthplace |
Detroit, Michigan, USA
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| Died |
5th January, 2026
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| Place of Death |
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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| Cause of Death |
Ovarian cancer
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| Build |
Average
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Blonde
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| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Ethnicity |
Black
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| Nationality |
American
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| University |
Eastern Michigan University
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| Occupation Text |
Chef, culinary producer, test cook and food stylist
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| Occupation |
Chef
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| Claim to Fame |
being the first Black woman regular host on PBS's America's Test Kitchen, a culinary producer, food stylist, and founder of SheChef Inc. (a network for women of color in food), known for her trailblazing presence in food media, advocacy for diversity, and work as a cancer survivor and advocate. She built a legacy in food media by making culinary spaces more inclusive and promoting food access and equity
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Elle Simone (born LaShawnda Sherise Simone Scott; November 28, 1976 – January 5, 2026), also known as Elle Simone Scott, was an American chef, culinary producer, test cook and food stylist. She was the first Black woman to appear as a regular host on the PBS television show America's Test Kitchen. She was the founder of the mentoring organization SheChef.
