“Masterchef” finalist Josh Marks was found dead in a Chicago alleyway, just two months after his run-in with the University of Chicago police. Marks, 26, appeared to have a bright future ahead of him, but made it very clear to the public that he struggled with a mental health disorder.
A spokesperson for the “Make a Sound Project,” an organization dedicated to helping people struggling with suicidal thoughts, Marks released a very personal video, revealing that he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
According to TMZ,
“MasterChef” finalist Josh Marks has been found dead in a Chicago alleyway — just a few months after his infamous run-in with University of Chicago police — and officials believe he committed suicide.
A rep for the Chicago PD says they received a call from a woman screaming for help Friday evening … and after arriving to the alley found a 26-year old male with a gunshot wound to the head.
Multiple sources involved with the investigation tell us the victim is Josh Marks.
We’re told officers also recovered a nearby weapon … and they’re still on-scene investigating.
You’ll recall, 26-year-old 7-foot-2 Marks was arrested by U. of Chicago cops in July after allegedly punching an officer and trying to grab his gun. Three officers tried to subdue Marks with batons and pepper spray, but he broke free and took off running.
It eventually took 5 officers to chase him down and handcuff him. Once in custody, cops claim Marks blamed Gordon Ramsay for his outburst, claiming the celeb chef had possessed him and turned him into God. There was no evidence of drug use.
This is a very sad loss of a very young life full of potential and praise from his Chicago community, where he was heavily involved in Real Men Charities as well as had plans to open his own culinary school. – ruthie hawkins/@ruubabie
