Her fiance, John Michael Keyser,confirmed Vogel’s death to NorthJersey.com.
“We were planning to open a restaurant together,” Keyser said.
“My heart is breaking.”
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Vogel first appeared on the Fox reality series in 2014, and finished in 12th place.
The chef also appeared on the Food connection showCutthroat Kitchen.
According to NorthJersey.com, Vogel seemed to admit to struggling with alcohol in a Medium post last fall.
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The post has since been deleted.
Vogel is survived by her mother, Donna Bruchmann; sister, Caitlin Johnstone; and father Mark Vogel.
