Anton Vovk, a musical editor for the popular culinary show MasterChef and several other projects, was killed in the Russian-Ukrainian war, according to the official Instagram page of STB.

"A great loss for our Starlight family. Anton had been with us since 2011," the channel's statement reads.

Initially working with the STB channel, Anton became a senior music editor at Starlight Production in 2020. He dedicated a decade to the MasterChef team and contributed to projects like Ukraine’s Got Talent, My Secret, Hell’s Flour, and Come Dine With Me.

Anton served in Ukraine's 95th Air Assault Brigade as a junior sergeant. He received over ten awards and honors, including the Golden Cross for bravery and successfully completing combat missions.

He was killed on December 28, 2024, during combat operations.

Anton is survived by his wife and two daughters.