911 call: Chef Anne Burrell may have suffered cardiac arrest before death
Celebrity chef Anne Burrell may have gone into cardiac arrest before she suddenly died in her Brooklyn apartment this week.
Officers with the NYPD found Burrell unresponsive inside her Brooklyn home on Tuesday around 7:50 a.m., after a 911 caller reported that the chef had seemingly gone into cardiac arrest, a spokesperson for the NYC Fire Department told TMZ. Paramedics were unable to revive her and the Food Network star was pronounced dead on the scene. She was 55 years old.
Burrell's official cause of death has not yet been confirmed by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner and an investigation into the matter is ongoing. Few other details have been provided.
Burrell, beloved for her high-energy and enthusiasm for all things for food, became a fan favorite at the Food Network with her signature spiky platinum blonde hair. She got her start as a sous chef on 'Iron Chef America,' but she's perhaps best known for her role on 'Worst Cooks in America,' during which worked to whip struggling chefs into shape.
With more than 200 culinary competitions under her belt, she also appeared on shows including 'Chef Wanted,' 'Chopped,' 'Food Network Star' and the new series, 'House of Knives,' which debuted in March.
'Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend — her smile lit up every room she entered,' her family said in a statement.
'Anne's light radiated far beyond those she knew, touching millions across the world,' it continued. 'Though she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal.'
Burrell is survived by her husband, Stuart Claxton, whom she married in October 2021, and his son, Javier.
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