'Top Chef' alum Fatima Ali with terminal cancer motivates 'bittersweet' reunion with cast
The contestants of "Top Chef" Season 15 came together for a "bittersweet" reunion in support of castmate Fatima Ali after she revealed her cancer had returned "with a vengeance."
In an emotional essay published to Bon Appetit in October, Ali, 29 says doctors determined her diagnosis was untreatable and terminal, with her oncologist estimating she has a year to live.
In an Instagram post earlier this week, contestant Tanya Holland shared a photo of the group huddled together.
"A bittersweet reunion. Our dear @cheffati (Fatima Ali) is the glue...we are bonded forever now," Holland wrote in the photo's caption with hashtags #topchef and #season15.
Others in the group also shared the photo on their social media accounts with their own sweet captions, including Rogelio Garcia.
"So happy to see you this week @cheffati... praying for you...🙏🏽when one of us hurts we all hurt," he captioned the photo on his Instagram. "The friends that became Family."
Melissa Perfit also shared a message with the photo: "So bittersweet to see all these amazing friends come together to see our sweet @cheffati. It’s impossible to explain how we all feel. You are so amazing. We love you so much."
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